Phenoxymethylpenicillin Potassium from China
Phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium (Penicillin V potassium) is an oral penicillin derivative with penicillanic acid structure, its potassium salt form for improved solubility. Falls under HTS 2941.10.50.00 as an 'other' penicillin salt per chapter notes on salt classification following the parent compound. Used as bulk API for antibiotic production.
Duty Rate — China → 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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation specifies 'penicillanic acid structure' for correct 2941 classification; test for beta-lactam ring integrity
• Use tamper-evident packaging to prevent contamination claims at customs