Cephalexin Monohydrate USP from Germany
Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with dihydrothiazine aromatic ring system. Classified in HTS 2941.90.30.00 as modified aromatic antibiotic API for bacterial infections. Complies with Chapter 29 exclusion of finished dosage forms.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Include USP certificate and microbial limits testing (<100 CFU/g total count)
• Use UN-approved packaging for light-sensitive material (amber glass/HDPE)
• Avoid 'ready-to-use' labeling that suggests Chapter 30 classification