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Acyclovir Bulk Mixture

Acyclovir bulk mixture is an antiviral for herpes simplex and zoster treatments, consisting of mixed APIs and excipients for pharmaceutical formulation. Not in retail doses, it classifies under HTS 3003.90.0120 as a bulk antiviral medicament.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+100.0%100%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+100.0%100%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+100.0%100%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

2933.59Lower: 19% vs 100%

If unmixed guanosine nucleoside API

Pure chemical APIs are headed in Chapter 29 by chemical nomenclature, not mixed therapeutic products.

3004.20.00Same rate: 100%

If for retail-packed antiviral tablets

Measured doses or retail forms move to 3004 for consumer medicaments.

3002.90Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If immunological like interferon-based

Immunological products per chapter notes go to 3002, separate from general antivirals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit advance FDA notice via Prior Notice system for pharma bulk imports

• Include bioequivalence data if generic; pitfall is incomplete impurity profiles

• Use tamper-evident bulk drums to demonstrate non-retail intent

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