Ibuprofen Sodium Salt from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide salt equivalence documentation and stability data; comply with FDA import alerts on APIs
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply non-pharma use, risking reclassification