Sulfapyridine Base API from China
Sulfapyridine is a foundational sulfonamide antibiotic specifically named in HTS 2935.90.4200, used in dermatological treatments and as a component of dapsone metabolism studies. This base form (non-salt) bulk API perfectly matches Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined anti-infective drugs. Imported primarily for pharmaceutical manufacturing and research.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation if shipped as hygroscopic base form to prevent degradation during transit
• Include synthetic route information and residual solvent analysis per ICH guidelines for API validation