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
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

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

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