Erythromycin Glucoptylate from Germany
Erythromycin glucoptylate is a specialized sugar-derived salt of erythromycin for improved absorption in oral antibiotic therapies. It qualifies under HTS 2941.50.00.00 as an erythromycin derivative salt, adhering to chapter definitions for antibiotics. Imported as fine chemical for drug manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Ensure pharmacopeial compliance (e.g
• EP/USP); document solvent residues if crystallized from organic solvents
• Common issue: stability testing for import shelf life