HTS US: 2943.XX.XXXX
Description
Heading 2943 encompasses a range of antibiotics, antibacterials, and antimycotics primarily used in medicinal and pharmaceutical contexts. These substances are integral in combating bacterial and fungal infections in humans and animals. The classification includes both natural and synthetic compounds and their derivatives, whether in pure form or combined with other substances for therapeutic use.
Products under this heading include but are not limited to:
- Antibiotics: Chemical substances produced by microorganisms or derived synthetically that inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria.
- Antibacterials: Agents specifically targeting bacterial pathogens, including sulfonamides and other synthetic compounds.
- Antimycotics: Substances used to treat fungal infections, including various azoles and polyene antibiotics.
These products may be presented in raw forms, concentrates, or preparations for pharmaceutical use.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Chemical Products (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals
- Heading 2943: Antibiotics
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2943.XX.XXXX– The trailing digits specify particular substances or forms.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
While no specific sub-codes for 2943 are listed in the database, the heading generally splits into numerous 6-digit and 10-digit tariff codes identifying individual antibiotics or groups thereof, such as penicillins, streptomycins, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and antifungal agents.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2943.10 | Penicillins and their derivatives | Includes penicillin G, penicillin V, and related substances. |
2943.10.1000 |
Penicillin G potassium salt | |
| 2943.20 | Streptomycins and derivatives | Broad-spectrum antibiotics used against tuberculosis and other infections. |
2943.20.2000 |
Streptomycin sulfate | |
| 2943.30 | Tetracyclines and derivatives | Includes tetracycline, doxycycline, and minocycline, used widely in human and veterinary medicine. |
2943.30.3000 |
Tetracycline hydrochloride | |
| 2943.40 | Sulfonamides | Synthetic antibacterials used in various infections. |
2943.40.4000 |
Sulfamethoxazole | |
| 2943.50 | Other antibiotics and antimycotics | Includes erythromycin, chloramphenicol, antifungal agents like nystatin, amphotericin B. |
2943.50.5000 |
Erythromycin base | |
2943.50.9000 |
Other specified antibiotics and antimycotics |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure precise classification, the following are excluded from heading 2943:
- Vaccines and sera – classified under Chapter 30.
- Hormones and derivatives – under heading 2937 or 2938.
- Antiseptics and disinfectants not specifically antibiotics – generally under heading 3808 or 3809.
- Medicaments in finished pharmaceutical form – covered under Chapter 30.
Notes
- Regulatory Oversight: Import and export of antibiotics are strictly regulated by agencies such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the U.S., requiring compliance with safety, labeling, and health standards.
- Duty Rates: Tariff rates vary by specific substance and form; many antibiotics benefit from reduced or zero tariffs under trade agreements.
- Controlled Substances: Some antibiotics are subject to additional controls due to potential misuse or resistance concerns.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of tetracycline hydrochloride powder for pharmaceutical manufacturing.US HTS Code:
2943.30.3000(Tetracycline hydrochloride)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (often duty-free or minimal duty)
Additional Requirements: FDA approval and import permits required.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2937: Hormones, derivatives and their salts.
- HTS 2938: Glycosides, natural or synthetic, and their derivatives.
- HTS 3003: Medicaments consisting of two or more substances, including antibiotics in finished form.
- HTS 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, disinfectants, and similar products.
