Benzathine Benzylpenicillin Powder
Benzathine benzylpenicillin, also known as Penicillin G benzathine, is a salt form of Penicillin G used primarily for intramuscular injections to treat syphilis and other bacterial infections. It falls under HTS 2941.10.20.00 as a Penicillin G salt with penicillanic acid structure, qualifying as an antibiotic derivative per Chapter 29 notes. This chemically defined organic compound is supplied as a sterile powder for pharmaceutical reconstitution.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when put up in measured doses or packings for retail sale
Finished dosage forms like pre-filled syringes containing Penicillin G salts are classified in Chapter 30 as medicaments, not bulk chemical compounds.
If for veterinary antibiotic use in dosage form
Medicaments for veterinary purposes in retail packings shift to Chapter 30, excluding Chapter 29's scope for separate organic compounds.
If pure Penicillin G procaine salt specifically
Different Penicillin G salts like procaine have distinct 10-digit subheadings within the same antibiotic heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File (DMF) certification prior to import; ensure cold chain documentation for stability
• Verify Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirms purity >99% and absence of impurities
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as veterinary use without proper documentation
Related Products under HTS 2941.10.20.00
Procaine Benzylpenicillin USP Grade
Procaine benzylpenicillin (Penicillin G procaine) is a repository salt form providing prolonged antibiotic action against streptococcal infections. Classified under HTS 2941.10.20.00 as it is a Penicillin G salt derivative with the required penicillanic acid structure, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined antibiotics. Supplied as bulk powder for compounding into injectables.
Potassium Benzylpenicillin Bulk API
Potassium benzylpenicillin, the potassium salt of Penicillin G, is a water-soluble antibiotic used intravenously for severe infections. It qualifies for HTS 2941.10.20.00 as a chemically defined Penicillin G salt per Chapter 29 note (c), excluding finished medicaments. Provided as high-purity powder for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Sodium Benzylpenicillin Pharmaceutical Grade
Sodium benzylpenicillin (Penicillin G sodium) is the sodium salt variant offering rapid absorption for emergency antibiotic therapy. Falls under HTS 2941.10.20.00 as a Penicillin G salt with penicillanic acid structure, consistent with Chapter 29's organic compound definitions. Bulk sterile powder for hospital compounding.
Benzathine Penicillin G for Injection
Sterile benzathine penicillin G powder intended for suspension in injections treating group A streptococcus. Classified in HTS 2941.10.20.00 as it remains a separate Penicillin G salt, not a finished dosage form per Chapter 29 exclusions. Meets purity standards for API use in pharma production.