Vancocin 500mg Oral Capsules from Canada
Vancocin brand oral capsules (500mg vancomycin per capsule) are used for treating Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in measured doses for retail sale. Classified under HTS 3004.20.00.80 due to containing vancomycin salts in forms suitable for patient self-administration. This excludes mixtures or products under other chapter headings.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include proof of bioequivalence if generic; label clearly with 'for oral use only' to distinguish from IV forms
• Comply with USP <81> antibiotic release testing; declare exact vancomycin HCl content per dose
• Watch for temperature-controlled shipping requirements during import to maintain stability