Veterinary Chloramphenicol Palmitate from Japan
Chloramphenicol palmitate formulated to veterinary purity standards (98% min) for animal oral suspensions. HTS 2941.40.00.00 as chloramphenicol derivative; bulk form distinguishes from finished vet drugs. Restricted human use drives veterinary specialization.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%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
• AMDUCA compliance letter required stating veterinary end-use; human diversion prohibited
• Lower purity acceptable for vet but declare exact specs to avoid pharma reclassification
• Extra-label use restrictions; import with veterinary prescription intent documentation