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Potassium Benzylpenicillin Bulk API from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) 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