Sulfathiazole Sodium from Canada
Sulfathiazole sodium is a sulfonamide salt used topically and systemically for bacterial infections, particularly in veterinary medicine and historical human antibiotic therapy. The sodium salt form classifies under HTS 2935.90.60.00 following Chapter 29 note (C)(1) for salts of organic pharmaceutical compounds. It maintains the essential sulfonamide therapeutic moiety.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• For veterinary use, include APHIS import permit if destined for animal treatment
• Specify intended species (human/veterinary) on documentation to guide regulatory pathway
• Conduct stability testing documentation for salt form, as hydrolysis can occur during shipping