Racemic Ibuprofen from Germany
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.
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
• Specify racemic composition on COA to avoid chiral classification disputes; ensure GMP compliance
• Common issue: contamination classifying as Chapter 38 mixture