Pharmaceutical Grade Ampicillin Base from Germany
High-purity ampicillin free base (anhydrous form) used as intermediate for salt production in antibiotic manufacturing. Meets HTS 2941.10.10.00 as the core penicillin compound with penicillanic acid structure, whether as base or salt per subheading. Supplied as micronized powder for API synthesis.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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
• Provide DMF Type II documentation; ensure particle size distribution certificates; segregate from salt forms during customs inspection to avoid confusion