Aspirin Lysine Salt from Germany
The lysine salt of acetylsalicylic acid maintains classification with parent acid per chapter note 4(C)(1). Covered under HTS 2918.29.65.00 via additional U.S. note 3 for pharmaceutical salts. Imported for soluble analgesic formulations.
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
• Include salt formation certificate linking to parent acetylsalicylic acid classification per note 4(C)
• Ensure water solubility doesn't trigger note (d) misclassification as aqueous solution
• FDA prior notice required; distinguish from finished injectables (3004)