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Ciprofloxacin 500mg Film-Coated Tablets

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic for urinary tract infections and other serious bacterial infections. It qualifies for HTS 3004.90.92.15 as an unmixed anti-infective in measured doses.

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.

2933.59.95.00Higher: 112.5% vs 100%

If bulk fluoroquinolone intermediates

Chemical intermediates and bulk drugs fall under heterocyclic compound headings in Chapter 29.

3004.90Same rate: 100%

If marketed primarily for pain relief rather than infection

Therapeutic use determines classification; analgesics go to different subheadings.

3006.92.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If sterile preparation for injection

Sterile injectables for specific surgical uses move to heading 3006.

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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

• Comply with FDA's bioequivalence requirements for generic imports

• Include Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for each shipment verifying purity and potency

• Watch for reclassification risks if tablets lack individual blister packaging for retail