Vancocin 500mg Oral Capsules from Germany
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 — 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
• 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