Ticarcillin Disodium from Japan
Ticarcillin disodium, a carboxypenicillin with penicillanic acid structure, supplied as disodium salt for IV use against Pseudomonas. Classified HTS 2941.10.50.00 as 'other' penicillin salt per chapter note on multiple salt classification. Pure API for hospital compounding.
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
• Document both carboxyl groups' salt formation; ensure <1ppm heavy metals per pharma specs
• Use nitrogen-purged containers to prevent oxidation