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Streptomycin Sulfate USP from Japan

Streptomycin sulfate is a natural aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from Streptomyces griseus, used primarily to treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. It falls under HTS 2941.90.10.10 as a natural aminoglycoside antibiotic, being a separate chemically defined organic compound containing nitrogen functions from the amino sugar structure. This classification applies to its pure pharmaceutical grade form for medicinal use.

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

• Verify Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming USP purity and natural origin from microbial fermentation to avoid reclassification as synthetic

• Include FDA Drug Master File (DMF) references and ensure compliance with 21 CFR import regulations for antibiotics

• Avoid common pitfalls like improper labeling of potency (mg/g) which can lead to customs holds