Metronidazole Tablets 500mg
Metronidazole tablets are oral antiprotozoal medications used to treat infections caused by protozoa like Giardia and Trichomonas, as well as certain anaerobic bacterial infections. They are put up in measured doses for retail sale, qualifying under HTS 3004.90.92.10 as unmixed antiprotozoal medicaments excluding those in subheading note 2.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily for bacterial infections like H. pylori
Shifts to antibacterial medicaments if primary therapeutic use targets bacteria rather than protozoa.
If bulk medicinal powder not in measured doses
Unpackaged or bulk forms fall under unmixed medicaments not put up for retail sale.
If classified as antimalarials like chloroquine
Specific subheading for antimalarials separates them from other antiprotozoals.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify FDA registration and provide Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) for approval
• Ensure accurate labeling with lot number, expiry date, and dosage per US pharmacopeia standards
• Avoid misclassification as general antibiotics; confirm protozoal indication in documentation
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Tinidazole Tablets 2g Single Dose
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Nitazoxanide Tablets 500mg
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Paromomycin Sulfate Capsules 250mg
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Iodoquinol Tablets 650mg
Iodoquinol is a halogenated hydroxyquinoline antiprotozoal for treating intestinal amebiasis. Dispensed in measured tablet doses for retail pharmacies, fitting HTS 3004.90.92.10 criteria for unmixed antiprotozoals.
Diloxanide Furoate Tablets 500mg
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Secnidazole Granules Sachets 2g
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