Procaine Penicillin G from Japan
Procaine penicillin G is the procaine salt of benzylpenicillin with penicillanic acid structure, providing intramuscular depot effect. Classified HTS 2941.10.50.00 as 'other' penicillin derivative salt under chapter note (C). Less common but still pure organic compound.
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
• Specify procaine:penicillin molar ratio in CoA; test for free procaine limits
• Often veterinary—check APHIS requirements