Heading 2941

Antibiotics

17 declarable lines

Heading 2941 covers antibiotics, including their derivatives and salts. It is split first by antibiotic family: penicillins, streptomycins, tetracyclines, chloramphenicol and erythromycin, then into an other group for remaining antibiotics. Most lines in this heading are general (MFN) Free; the dihydrostreptomycin line is 3.5%.

Products in this heading

Ampicillin and its salts
Penicillin G salts
Doxycycline and its salts
Chloramphenicol
Erythromycin and its derivatives
Tobramycin
Vancomycin and its salts
Clindamycin and its salts

How to choose the right subheading

Check the antibiotic family first: penicillin, streptomycin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol or erythromycin, because each family has its own subheading.
For penicillins, check whether the product is ampicillin, a penicillin G salt, one of the named sodium salts, or another penicillin.
For streptomycins, check whether the product is dihydrostreptomycin or another streptomycin.
For tetracyclines, check whether the product is doxycycline or another tetracycline.
If the product is not in a named family, use 2941.90 and then check natural versus other, aromatic or modified aromatic status, and specific named compounds such as tobramycin, vancomycin or clindamycin.

Often confused with

Antibiotics put up in measured doses or for retail sale
Chapter 30 covers medicaments in dosage form or retail packaging, not bulk antibiotics.
Heading 3004
Sulfa drugs such as sulfamethoxazole
Sulfonamides have their own heading even when used as antibacterials.
Heading 2935
Vitamin products such as ascorbic acid
Vitamins and provitamins are classified in heading 2936, not as antibiotics.
Heading 2936
Hormone products such as insulin
Hormones and their derivatives are classified in heading 2937.
Heading 2937

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for doxycycline?

Doxycycline (INN) and its salts are classified under 2941.30.00.10; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on erythromycin?

Erythromycin and its derivatives are classified under 2941.50.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify clindamycin?

Clindamycin (INN) and its salts fall under 2941.90.50.30; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.