Bacitracin Zinc Powder from China
Bacitracin zinc is a polypeptide antibiotic combined with zinc for stability, used in topical ointments. Falls under HTS 2941.90.50.00 as other antibiotics; zinc salt classified with parent antibiotic per Chapter 29 note 3(C)(1). Chemically defined organic compound meeting chapter criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) 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
• Zinc content must not exceed stabilization levels per Chapter note 3(F); declare metal ratio
• Allergen testing required for polypeptide antibiotics
• Confirm API status prevents Chapter 30 classification