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Streptomycin Sulfate USP from Japan

Streptomycin sulfate is a semi-synthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from Streptomyces griseus, used primarily for treating tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. It falls under HTS 2941.90.50.00 as an 'other' antibiotic not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 2941. This classification applies to pure antibiotic substances meeting Chapter 29 notes for chemically defined organic compounds.

Duty Rate — Japan → 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

• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming USP purity and batch-specific potency to verify pharmaceutical grade classification

• Ensure FDA Drug Master File (DMF) registration and compliance with 21 CFR import requirements for antibiotics

• Avoid misclassification as veterinary use product; specify human pharmaceutical end-use in entry documentation