Piperacillin Sodium from Japan
Piperacillin sodium is the sodium salt of piperacillin, an extended-spectrum penicillin with penicillanic acid structure used in hospital IV antibiotics. HTS 2941.10.50.00 covers this as 'other' derivative salt, qualifying under chapter note (C)(1) for organic salts. Bulk API for combination therapies like with tazobactam.
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
• Declare minimum assay potency and sodium content; obtain prior FDA notice for bulk APIs
• Monitor for sterility claims even in bulk powder form