Streptomycin Sulfate USP from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA import approval and ensure Certificate of Analysis confirms natural origin and purity >99%
• Provide documentation proving derivation from microbial fermentation, not synthetic production
• Avoid misclassification as veterinary use; specify human pharmaceutical grade on entry