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Ibuprofen Lysine from China

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 — China → United States

19%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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