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Cephalexin 500mg Capsules

Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for skin and urinary tract infections. HTS 3004.90.92.15 applies to these unmixed anti-infective capsules for retail sale.

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.

2941.90Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If imported in bulk powder for compounding

Bulk cephalosporins are classified as antibiotics in Chapter 29, not finished products.

3004.90.92Same rate: 100%

If narrower subheading if specifically for certain infections

Statistical suffixes differentiate within anti-infectives based on type.

3005.10.50.00Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If adhesive transdermal system delivery

Transdermal medicaments have separate classification under heading 3005.

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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

• Submit FDA Drug Registration and Listing prior to importation

• Include microbial testing certificates to verify sterility claims