Neomycin Sulfate USP from Mexico
Neomycin sulfate, a natural aminoglycoside from Streptomyces fradiae, is used topically and orally for bacterial infections due to poor systemic absorption. It meets HTS 2941.90.10.10 criteria as a natural aminoglycoside antibiotic, being a separate chemically defined compound with amino-glycosidic linkages. Primarily imported as sterile powder for compounding.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include potency assay certificates (typically 600-700 μg/mg neomycin base) and sterility validation for USP compliance
• Declare framycetin content if present, as it's a natural component affecting classification
• Prevent delays by pre-submitting FDA import alerts history for neomycin products