Ampicillin Sodium Salt from Japan
Ampicillin sodium is the sodium salt derivative of ampicillin, a semisynthetic penicillin antibiotic effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Classified under HTS 2941.10.10.00 per chapter notes for salts of organic compounds with penicillanic acid structure. Typically imported as sterile powder for injectable formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Include sterility test certificates and endotoxin limits (<0.17 EU/mg); register with FDA as bulk drug substance; verify batch certificates match salt form