Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate from Germany
Erythromycin ethylsuccinate is a macrolide antibiotic ester for improved oral absorption. Classifies under HTS 2941.90.50.00 as other antibiotics; esters follow parent acid-function compound per Chapter 29 note 3(A). Meets purity standards for chemically defined substances.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Hydrolysis stability data required for ester antibiotics
• Specify free base equivalent potency
• Avoid enteric coating suggesting finished product