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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 16.5%

If solvent makes it suitable for specific formulation

Note 6(e) excludes solutions for general use beyond safety/transport.

2208Lower: 10% vs 16.5%

If high ethyl alcohol content dominating

Undenatured alcohol preparations classify in Chapter 22 if not primarily the organic acid.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify solvent as transport-only, evaporable post-import; <50% concentration

Avoid if for direct formulation use

Related Products 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.