Ampicillin-Sulbactam Injection 3g Vial from Germany
Sterile injectable combination of ampicillin (penicillin derivative with penicillanic structure) and sulbactam, supplied in single-dose vials for IV/IM administration against resistant infections. Classified under HTS 3004.10.10.45 due to its status as a retail-packed combination antibiotic containing penicillin G salts. Used in hospital settings for skin and intra-abdominal infections.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Require cold chain documentation (2-8°C) and sterility certificates to pass customs inspection
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring as finished dosage form, not bulk API; include NDC codes
• Check for US pharmacopeia compliance; mismatches lead to detention