Ampicillin Trihydrate

Ampicillin trihydrate is the trihydrate salt form of ampicillin, a beta-lactam antibiotic with a penicillanic acid structure used to treat bacterial infections. It falls under HTS 2941.10.10.00 as it is specifically the ampicillin salt mentioned in the heading for penicillins and their derivatives. This chemically defined organic compound is imported in bulk powder form for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2941.10.20.00Same rate: Free

If classified as other penicillins with penicillanic acid structure

Ampicillin derivatives not specifically named as ampicillin fall under the residual penicillin subcategory.

3003.31.00.00Higher: 10% vs Free

If imported as finished capsules or tablets

Bulk chemical compounds become medicaments in dosage form, moving to Chapter 30 for human medicinal use.

2941.90.10Same rate: Free

If containing mixtures of multiple antibiotics

Other antibiotics not purely ampicillin are classified in the broader antibiotics heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure certificate of analysis confirms purity >99% and USP/EP compliance; provide FDA Drug Master File references; avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms

Related Products under HTS 2941.10.10.00

Ampicillin Sodium Salt

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.

Pharmaceutical Grade Ampicillin Base

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.

Sterile Ampicillin for Injection USP

Sterile grade ampicillin (typically trihydrate) meeting USP monograph for parenteral administration, classified as bulk API under HTS 2941.10.10.00. This chemically defined penicillin derivative is imported for hospital compounding and manufacturing of combination injectables like with sulbactam.

Ampicillin Monohydrate EP Grade

European Pharmacopoeia grade ampicillin monohydrate, a hydrated salt form of the penicillin antibiotic for global pharma supply chains. Directly covered by HTS 2941.10.10.00 for ampicillin and salts as separate chemically defined compounds per chapter note (a).

Bulk Ampicillin API for Generic Manufacturing

Industrial bulk ampicillin (salt form unspecified but typically trihydrate) for generic drug production worldwide. HTS 2941.10.10.00 applies to this penicillin derivative as the latest numerical heading per chapter classification rules.

Micronized Ampicillin Powder

Ampicillin specially processed to micronized particle size (D90 <10μm) for improved bioavailability in oral suspensions. Remains under HTS 2941.10.10.00 as physical form doesn't change chemical classification of the penicillin salt.