Duty Rate (from China)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2941.90.10.50
Streptomycin Sulfate USP
Streptomycin sulfate is a natural antibiotic derived from Streptomyces griseus, used primarily to treat tuberculosis and plague. It falls under HTS 2941.90.10.50 as a natural antibiotic not specifically named elsewhere in heading 2941. This powder form is chemically defined and meets chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds.
Polymyxin B Sulfate Powder
Polymyxin B sulfate, a natural polypeptide antibiotic from Bacillus polymyxa, treats multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections. Classified under HTS 2941.90.10.50 as an unnamed natural antibiotic per chapter notes for chemically defined organic compounds. Supplied as sterile bulk powder for pharmaceutical compounding.
Bacitracin Zinc USP
Bacitracin zinc, produced by Bacillus subtilis fermentation, is a natural polypeptide antibiotic for topical bacterial infections. HTS 2941.90.10.50 covers this unnamed natural antibiotic as a chemically defined organic compound salt per chapter note (C). The zinc salt form maintains classification with the base antibiotic.
Tyrothricin Powder
Tyrothricin, a natural antibiotic complex from Bacillus brevis containing gramicidin and tyrocidine, used in topical antimicrobials. Falls under HTS 2941.90.10.50 as other natural antibiotics, being a separate chemically defined mixture of isomers from chapter note (b). Primarily imported as bulk powder for formulation.
Viomycin Sulfate
Viomycin sulfate, a natural tuberculostatic antibiotic from Streptomyces puniceus, used in multi-drug resistant TB treatment. HTS 2941.90.10.50 applies to this unnamed natural antibiotic as a chemically defined compound meeting chapter inclusion criteria. Typically imported in bulk for pharmaceutical research and compounding.
Capreomycin Sulfate USP
Capreomycin sulfate, derived from Streptomyces capreolus, is a natural cyclic peptide antibiotic for MDR-TB. Classified in HTS 2941.90.10.50 as other natural antibiotics, qualifying as chemically defined organic compound under chapter note (a). Bulk powder form for injection preparation.