Sulfaguanidine Pharmaceutical Grade from Japan
Sulfaguanidine is a sulfonamide specifically enumerated in HTS 2935.90.4200, historically used for gastrointestinal bacterial infections. This pharmaceutical-grade powder meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds used as anti-infective drugs. Primarily imported as bulk API for veterinary and niche human applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• For veterinary applications, include CVM (Center for Veterinary Medicine) import documentation alongside standard pharma paperwork
• Confirm purity >99% with HPLC certificate to avoid reclassification as technical grade chemical preparation