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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2941.90.10Same rate: Free

If pure cephalexin without excipients

Unmixed antibiotics are organic compounds in Chapter 29, not mixed medicaments.

3003.39Higher: 10% vs Free

If containing hormones instead of antibiotics

Heading 3003 shifts to other mixed medicaments without antibiotics.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs Free

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

โ€ข Include GMP certification from manufacturer; FDA may inspect for contamination risks

โ€ข Label with batch number, expiry, and storage conditions to comply with 21 CFR 211

โ€ข Avoid retail-like packaging to prevent erroneous classification under 3004