Bulk Metronidazole Powder for Injection

Metronidazole is a synthetic nitroimidazole antiprotozoal agent mixed with excipients for therapeutic use against protozoal infections like trichomoniasis and amebiasis. This bulk form is not in measured doses or retail packaging, qualifying under HTS 3003.90.0160 as a mixed antiprotozoal medicament for further processing.

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.

2933.29Higher: 16.5% vs Free

If imported as unmixed active pharmaceutical ingredient

Chapter note treats unmixed compounds of Chapter 29 as unmixed; not a mixed medicament under 3003.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If put up in measured doses for retail sale

Retail-packed antiprotozoals shift to 3004, excluding bulk forms from 3003.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs Free

If primarily a mixture of chemical preparations without therapeutic intent

Diagnostic or non-therapeutic mixtures fall under 3824, not pharmaceutical medicaments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify therapeutic claims and mixture composition via Certificate of Analysis to confirm antiprotozoal classification

Ensure FDA compliance with bulk drug import requirements, including DMF reference and stability data

Avoid misclassification as a finished product by documenting non-retail bulk form and lack of measured doses

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