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Pharmaceutical Grade Ampicillin Base from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide DMF Type II documentation; ensure particle size distribution certificates; segregate from salt forms during customs inspection to avoid confusion