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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as other antibiotics not specifically streptomycins
Products classifiable in multiple antibiotic subheadings go to the last numerical order per Chapter 29 note; 2941.90 follows 2941.20.
If imported as finished oral tablet or capsule dosage form
Bulk chemical powder changes to medicaments in dosage form under Chapter 30, excluding Chapter 29 scope.
If for veterinary feed premix formulations with carriers
Mixtures exceeding simple salts with added excipients become chemical preparations, not pure Chapter 29 compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and pharmacopeial compliance (USP/EP) documentation to verify purity >99% and absence of pyrogens
• Ensure DEA/FDA registration for antibiotic imports; include stability data for transport conditions to prevent degradation
• Avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms—bulk powder only; common pitfall is missing batch-specific impurity profiles
Related Products under HTS 2941.20.50.00
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.
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.
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.