Streptomycin Hydrochloride BP
Streptomycin hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of the antibiotic streptomycin, meeting British Pharmacopoeia standards for pharmaceutical use. It is classified in HTS 2941.20.50.00 as a 'other' streptomycin derivative salt, falling within Chapter 29's scope for chemically defined organic compounds with impurities allowed.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified by amine functionality rather than antibiotic identity
Chapter notes prioritize specific antibiotic headings over functional group classifications in earlier subchapters.
If for antisera or blood fraction immunotherapies containing streptomycin
Immunological products explicitly excluded from Chapter 29 per note 2(e), moving to Chapter 30.
If in laboratory diagnostic reagent kits
Prepared lab reagents with buffers change from pure compound to composite diagnostic products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit pharmacopeial certificates (BP/EP) and HPLC purity assays (>95% streptomycin base) at entry
• Use UN-approved packaging for light-sensitive antibiotic salts; include MSDS for hydrochloride corrosivity
Related Products under HTS 2941.20.50.00
Streptomycin Sulfate USP
Streptomycin sulfate is the sulfate salt derivative of streptomycin, a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic produced by Streptomyces griseus. It falls under HTS 2941.20.50.00 as a derivative salt of streptomycin used primarily for treating bacterial infections like tuberculosis. This chemically defined organic compound meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate antibiotics.
Pharmaceutical Streptomycin Phosphate Salt
Streptomycin phosphate represents a phosphate derivative salt of the antibiotic, utilized in specialized formulations requiring pH stability. Classified under HTS 2941.20.50.00 for other streptomycin derivatives, it adheres to Chapter 29 note (c) for salts of heading 2941 antibiotics.
Dihydrostreptomycin Sulfate Powder
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.
Veterinary Grade Streptomycin Sesquisulfate
Streptomycin sesquisulfate (2:3 sulfate ratio) is a specialized salt derivative for veterinary antibiotic applications in poultry and swine. Under HTS 2941.20.50.00 as 'other' streptomycin salts, it complies with Chapter 29 definitions for organic antibiotic compounds used in bulk form.