Vancomycin Hydrochloride USP from Japan
Vancomycin hydrochloride is a glycopeptide antibiotic used for serious Gram-positive infections including MRSA. This bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) falls under HTS 2941.90.50.00 as an 'other' antibiotic not covered by specific streptomycins or penicillins provisions. Qualifies as chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a).
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
• Submit FDA import alert screening documentation; vancomycin subject to heightened scrutiny for counterfeits
• Include microbial purity certificate (<1 CFU/mg) mandatory for API classification
• Avoid packaging that suggests retail sale, which could trigger reclassification to Chapter 30