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Ampicillin 250mg Tablets

Ampicillin tablets are broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotics for treating urinary tract and gastrointestinal infections, dispensed in 250mg measured doses for retail pharmacy sale. This HTS 3004.10.50.75 applies to such derivatives with penicillanic acid structure, excluding streptomycins or non-retail forms. They are unmixed products put up specifically for therapeutic use.

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.

2941.10.10.00Same rate: 100%

If streptomycins instead of penicillins

Streptomycins and derivatives are specifically separated in 2941.10.10, while penicillins with penicillanic structure stay in 3004.

3004.20.00Same rate: 100%

If containing other antibiotics like cephalosporins

Non-penicillin/streptomycin antibiotics in measured doses fall under 3004.20, based on active ingredient type.

3006.70.00.00Higher: 112.5% vs 100%

If packaged as first-aid kit components

Penicillin medicaments in first-aid boxes or kits are directed to 3006.70 per Chapter Note 6(g).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit NDC numbers and drug master files to FDA prior to import; ensure stability data for penicillanic acid structure

• Avoid misclassification by providing assay reports proving >90% penicillin content, as mixtures may go to 3004.90