Sulfamethoxazole USP
Sulfamethoxazole is a synthetic bacteriostatic sulfonamide antibiotic used primarily in combination with trimethoprim for treating urinary tract infections and respiratory infections. It falls under HTS 2935.90.95.00 as a sulfonamide derivative other than those specifically named in prior subheadings, classified as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically named as 'sulfamethoxazole' in statistical suffix
Certain specifically enumerated sulfonamides have dedicated statistical reporting codes within the 'Other' category.
If imported as finished dosage form (tablets/capsules)
Medicaments containing sulfonamides in measured doses shift to Chapter 30, not remaining as bulk API.
If imported as mixture with trimethoprim (co-trimoxazole)
Antibiotic mixtures not qualifying as single compounds fall under chemical preparations in Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming USP grade and purity >99% to avoid reclassification or detention
• FDA registration required; ensure Drug Master File (DMF) is active for API imports
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Sulfisoxazole diolamine is the diethanolamine salt of sulfisoxazole, used in ophthalmic and systemic antibacterial formulations. It qualifies for HTS 2935.90.95.00 as a salt of a sulfonamide antibiotic, classified with the parent sulfonamide per Chapter 29 salt classification rules.
Mefenamic Acid
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Celecoxib API
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Sulfanilamide
Sulfanilamide is the parent compound of all sulfonamide antibiotics, historically significant for treating streptococcal infections. As the simplest sulfonamide not covered by prior specific subheadings, it classifies under HTS 2935.90.95.00.
Acetazolamide
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Furosemide
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