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U.S. imports of chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof (HS 294140) totaled $328K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Chloramphenicol and Its Derivatives; Salts Thereof imports of $328K in April 2026 ran 74% above the year-to-date monthly average of $188K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataChloramphenicol occupies a specialized niche in pharmaceutical trade: its use in human medicine in the US is largely restricted to topical and ophthalmic applications due to toxicity concerns, yet it remains an important veterinary and research-grade API globally. All imports under the single 10-digit line 2941400000 are subject to FDA cGMP and facility registration requirements. China and India together dominate supply, with Spain and Hungary serving as European sources for higher-purity or GMP-certified grades. Importers sourcing from China should account for potential Section 301 tariff exposure.
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Yes. FDA prohibits the use of chloramphenicol in food-producing animals in the United States, and imported shipments intended for such use would be refused entry. Importers must clearly document the intended end-use (e.g., human pharmaceutical, veterinary companion animal, or research) to avoid admissibility issues at the port of entry.
European suppliers such as those in Spain and Hungary typically produce chloramphenicol to stringent EU GMP standards, which may be required for finished-dosage-form manufacturers seeking dual regulatory compliance. Asian-sourced material from China and India is often more cost-competitive for bulk or research-grade applications, but buyers should verify FDA facility registration status before importing.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2941400000 | CHLORAMPHENICOL AND ITS DERIVATIVES; SALTS THEREOF | $328K | -- |
CHLORAMPHENICOL AND ITS DERIVATIVES; SALTS THEREOF
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2941400000 | CHLORAMPHENICOL AND ITS DERIVATIVES; SALTS THEREOF | $0 |
CHLORAMPHENICOL AND ITS DERIVATIVES; SALTS THEREOF
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $328K | -- | -$328K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | -- | -- |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | -- | -- |