Dihydrostreptomycin Sulfate Powder from Germany
Dihydrostreptomycin sulfate, a hydrogenated derivative of streptomycin, is used in veterinary medicine for bacterial infections in livestock. Classified under HTS 2941.20.50.00 as a streptomycin derivative salt, it qualifies as a chemically defined organic antibiotic per Chapter 29. This bulk powder form is essential for feed additive manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Include veterinary drug master file (DMF) references and residue maximum limit (MRL) compliance for animal health imports
• Declare potency (e.g
• 700-850 IU/mg) precisely; temperature-controlled shipping mandatory (<25°C) to maintain efficacy