Dihydrostreptomycin Hydrochloride from Japan
The hydrochloride salt derivative of dihydrostreptomycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against gram-negative bacteria. As a chemically defined organic salt derivative, it is specifically provided for under HTS 2941.20.10.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) 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
Import Tips
• Submit structural analysis (NMR/IR) confirming hydrochloride salt formation per Chapter 29 salt classification rules
• Check for dual-use restrictions; may require veterinary drug approval from USDA/APHIS
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption to maintain chemical stability during import