HTS US: 2941.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading covers a broad range of antibiotics and their chemical derivatives, including salts, used primarily in medical and pharmaceutical applications. The compounds under this code are classified based on their chemical structure and antibiotic family, with detailed subcategories for penicillins, streptomycins, tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, erythromycin, and other miscellaneous antibiotics.
- Penicillins and Derivatives: These are beta-lactam antibiotics with a penicillanic acid structure, including various salts widely used for bacterial infections.
- Streptomycins and Derivatives: Aminoglycoside antibiotics primarily effective against tuberculosis and other infections.
- Tetracyclines: Broad-spectrum antibiotics effective against a wide range of bacteria.
- Chloramphenicol: An antibiotic effective against a variety of bacterial infections, including derivatives and salts.
- Erythromycin: Macrolide antibiotics used for treating respiratory tract infections and other bacterial diseases.
- Other Antibiotics: This includes natural, aromatic, or modified aromatic antibiotics not classified elsewhere.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals
- Heading 2941: Antibiotics and their derivatives; salts thereof.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2941.XX.XXXX– Specific codes define precise antibiotic types and their salts.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HTS heading 2941 is subdivided into detailed 6-digit and 10-digit codes that specify the antibiotic type and derivatives.
| HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2941.10 | Penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof: | Includes natural and synthetic penicillins and their salt forms. |
| 2941.10.10.00 | Ampicillin and its salts | Widely used broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic. |
| 2941.10.20.00 | Penicillin G salts | Natural penicillin widely used for bacterial infections. |
| 2941.10.30.00 | Carfecillin, sodium; Cloxacillin, sodium; Dicloxacillin, sodium; Flucloxacillin (Floxacillin); and Oxacillin, sodium | Semi-synthetic penicillins effective against penicillinase-producing bacteria. |
| 2941.10.50.00 | Other penicillins and derivatives | Other penicillin-related compounds not specified above. |
| 2941.20 | Streptomycins and their derivatives; salts thereof: | Aminoglycoside antibiotics primarily used against tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. |
| 2941.20.10.00 | Dihydrostreptomycin and its derivatives; salts thereof | Derivative of streptomycin with specific clinical applications. |
| 2941.20.50.00 | Other streptomycin derivatives | Includes other related streptomycin compounds. |
| 2941.30.00.00 | Tetracyclines and their derivatives; salts thereof | Broad-spectrum antibiotics effective against various bacterial infections. |
| 2941.40.00.00 | Chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof | Effective against a wide range of bacteria but usage is limited due to toxicity concerns. |
| 2941.50.00.00 | Erythromycin and its derivatives; salts thereof | Macrolide antibiotics commonly used for respiratory and soft tissue infections. |
| 2941.90 | Other antibiotics: | Includes natural, aromatic, and modified aromatic antibiotics not elsewhere classified. |
| 2941.90.10 | Natural | Includes antibiotics derived from natural sources. |
| 2941.90.10.10 | Aminoglycoside antibiotics | Includes gentamicin, neomycin, and related compounds. |
| 2941.90.10.50 | Other natural antibiotics | Other naturally derived antibiotics not classified as aminoglycosides. |
| 2941.90.30.00 | Aromatic or modified aromatic antibiotics | Antibiotics containing aromatic chemical structures, often synthetically modified. |
| 2941.90.50.00 | Other antibiotics | Miscellaneous antibiotics not included in other subheadings. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To prevent misclassification, note the following exclusions:
- Non-antibiotic pharmaceuticals: Chemicals and drugs not classified as antibiotics fall under other chapters.
- Antibiotics in formulated medicaments: Finished pharmaceutical products containing antibiotics are classified under Chapter 30.
- Biological products: Vaccines and other biological preparations are excluded.
Notes
- Regulatory Oversight: Antibiotics listed under this code are subject to strict regulatory controls by agencies such as the FDA for import and use.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary by specific subheading and type of antibiotic; some may be duty-free under trade agreements.
- Labeling Requirements: Proper chemical identification and labeling are required for customs clearance.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of Ampicillin sodium salts for pharmaceutical manufacturing.US HTS Code:
2941.10.10.00(Ampicillin and its salts)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS; may be duty-free under some trade agreements.
Additional Requirements: FDA import permits and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 3004: Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products containing antibiotics.
- HTS 2933: Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s), some related chemical intermediates.
- HTS 2940: Sugars, chemically pure, other than those containing antibiotics.
