Sterile Ampicillin for Injection USP from Japan
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.
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
• Submit FDA import alert 99-30 screening data; include pyrogen-free certification; use temperature-controlled shipping to maintain stability