Erythromycin Phosphate from Japan
Erythromycin phosphate is a phosphate salt derivative providing enhanced solubility for antibiotic formulations against gram-positive bacteria. Classified in HTS 2941.50.00.00 as per chapter notes for salts of erythromycin antibiotics, as a separate chemically defined compound. Used in bulk for compounding injectables.
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
• Declare exact salt form and assay percentage; provide GMP certification from manufacturer
• Avoid delays by pre-submitting to FDA's prior notice system