Cephalexin Bulk Granules
Bulk granules of cephalexin mixed with excipients for oral antibiotic therapy, used in pharmaceutical compounding. Classified under HTS 3003.20.00.00 due to multiple constituents including the antibiotic, not in retail measured doses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure cephalexin without excipients
Unmixed antibiotics are organic compounds in Chapter 29, not mixed medicaments.
If containing hormones instead of antibiotics
Heading 3003 shifts to other mixed medicaments without antibiotics.
If for industrial non-therapeutic chemical mixes
Non-medicinal antibiotic preparations for lab use fall outside Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include GMP certification from manufacturer; FDA may inspect for contamination risks
• Label with batch number, expiry, and storage conditions to comply with 21 CFR 211
• Avoid retail-like packaging to prevent erroneous classification under 3004
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