Ibuprofen Lysine from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include lysine salt formation certificates and bioequivalence studies; use sterile packaging for injectables
• Pitfall: incorrect declaration as 'mixture' instead of salt leads to higher duties