Potassium Benzylpenicillin Bulk API from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) 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
• Submit Type II DMF to FDA; ensure microbial limits testing in CoA
• Use insulated packaging to prevent degradation above 25°C
• Pitfall: Failing to declare salt form accurately leads to reclassification