Tobramycin Bulk API from China

Tobramycin is a natural aminoglycoside antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces tenebrarius, used IV for Pseudomonas infections in cystic fibrosis patients. HTS 2941.90.10.10 applies to this pure natural product as it constitutes a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a). Supplied as sterile lyophilized powder.

Duty Rate — China → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Submit fermentation origin proof and chiral purity data confirming natural tobramycin stereochemistry

Ensure GMP certification and endotoxin limits (<0.33 EU/mg) per USP monograph

Avoid reclassification by declaring as 'not for human use' only if truly veterinary grade