Phenoxymethylpenicillin Potassium from Japan
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 — 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
• 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