Ibuprofen
Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: > Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: > Other: > Ibuprofen
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2916.39.15.00
Ibuprofen USP Grade
Pharmaceutical-grade ibuprofen, a synthetic aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivative (2-(4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl)propanoic acid), meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for purity and potency. Classified under HTS 2916.39.15.00 as it is specifically listed as ibuprofen, a chemically defined organic compound in the aromatic monocarboxylic acids heading. Used primarily as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in pain relief medications.
Ibuprofen Sodium Salt
The sodium salt form of ibuprofen, chemically 2-(4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl)propanoate sodium, used for faster dissolution in formulations. Falls under HTS 2916.39.15.00 per chapter notes classifying inorganic salts of organic acid-function compounds with the parent acid. Primarily imported for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Ibuprofen Lysine
Ibuprofen lysine, a water-soluble salt complex of ibuprofen with L-lysine, used in injectable or rapid-onset formulations. Classified in HTS 2916.39.15.00 as salts of the specific ibuprofen acid per note 3(C)(1). Essential intermediate for hospital-grade pain management drugs.
Racemic Ibuprofen
Racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-ibuprofen, the traditional form before chiral separation, used in generic drug production. HTS 2916.39.15.00 covers this isomer mixture of the named compound per chapter note 2(b). Imported for cost-effective NSAID synthesis.
Ibuprofen Free Acid Powder
Pure free acid form of ibuprofen in micronized powder for direct compression tableting. Specifically enumerated under HTS 2916.39.15.00 as the aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivative. Widely imported for over-the-counter analgesic production.
S-Ibuprofen (Dexibuprofen)
The active (S)-enantiomer of ibuprofen, dexibuprofen, offering higher potency at lower doses. Still classified as ibuprofen under HTS 2916.39.15.00 per chapter notes on isomers. Used in premium pharmaceutical formulations.
Ibuprofen with Stabilizer
Ibuprofen acid containing added antioxidants or stabilizers for transport stability, as allowed under chapter note 6(f). Remains HTS 2916.39.15.00 as the primary compound with necessary preservation additives. Common for long-haul pharma imports.
Ibuprofen API for Veterinary Use
High-purity ibuprofen designated for veterinary NSAID formulations like canine pain relief. HTS 2916.39.15.00 applies to the chemical regardless of end-use, as pure compound. Bulk imported for animal health products.
Micronized Ibuprofen 50 Micron
Ibuprofen powder micronized to 50 micron particle size for improved bioavailability in tablets. Pure chemical form under HTS 2916.39.15.00; processing doesn't change classification. Standard for generic Advil/Advil equivalents.
Ibuprofen Dissolved in Ethanol
Ibuprofen solution in ethanol solvent for safe transport, per chapter note 6(e), not rendering it for specific use. Classified HTS 2916.39.15.00 as the named compound in necessary solvent. Used in spray-dried API production.