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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of streptomycins, derivatives & their salts (SITC 54132) totaled $312K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Streptomycins, Derivatives & Their Salts imports of $312K in April 2026 ran 37% below the year-to-date monthly average of $492K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataStreptomycin and its derivatives — aminoglycoside antibiotics produced by Streptomyces griseus fermentation — are used in human medicine primarily for tuberculosis treatment and in veterinary and agricultural applications, including as a bactericide for certain crops. The agricultural use dimension means that USDA may have regulatory interest alongside FDA's drug import oversight for human-use grades. Global production capacity for streptomycin is relatively narrow compared to other antibiotic classes, and bulk API supply is concentrated in a limited number of fermentation facilities. Importers of pharmaceutical-grade material must ensure compliance with FDA's drug establishment registration requirements and provide pharmacopeial certificates of analysis.
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Yes. Streptomycin registered for use on crops (e.g., to control fire blight in orchards) is regulated as a pesticide by the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Importing streptomycin for agricultural use requires that the product be registered with EPA or qualify for an exemption, which is a separate compliance pathway from FDA's pharmaceutical drug import program. Importers should clearly identify the intended end use to determine which regulatory framework applies.
Streptomycin is produced by microbial fermentation rather than chemical synthesis, so batch-to-batch potency and impurity profiles depend heavily on fermentation conditions, strain quality, and downstream purification. Certificates of analysis should specify potency (in IU/mg or µg/mg), identified impurities, and residual solvent levels. These parameters also inform whether the material meets USP or BP pharmacopeial standards required for pharmaceutical-grade import.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $300K | $39K | -$261K |
| NETHERLANDS | $11K | $23K | +$12K |
| TAIWAN | -- | $34K | +$34K |
| JAPAN | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $5K | +$5K |