Phthalylsulfathiazole from China
Phthalylsulfathiazole (Talinol) provides poor absorption for localized intestinal antibacterial action against Shigella and E. coli. HTS 2935.90.4800 as sulfonamide anti-infective ester per Chapter 29 classification notes. Hydrolyzed in alkaline intestine to active form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• pH-dependent hydrolysis validation required for prodrug status confirmation
• Melting point range 195-205°C specification prevents free base contamination
• No Chapter 30 classification even for poorly absorbed gut therapeutics