Sulfathiazole Sodium from China
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 — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma articles — 100% 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 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