Cloxacillin Sodium from Japan
Cloxacillin sodium, a penicillinase-resistant penicillin derivative with penicillanic acid structure, its sodium salt for parenteral administration. Falls under HTS 2941.10.50.00 as 'other' per hierarchy for unenumerated salts. Chemically defined organic compound for staph infections.
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
• Certify isoxazolyl side chain integrity; use ESD packaging for hygroscopic powder
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as generic 'penicillin salt' without specifics