Naproxen Sodium from Germany
Naproxen sodium is the sodium salt of an aromatic carboxylic acid (2-methoxy-4-(2-methylpropyl)propanoic acid) used as NSAID. Classified in HTS 2918.99.3000 per chapter note C(1) for inorganic salts of organic acid-function compounds following the acid classification. Aromatic structure with oxygen function qualifies.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include stability studies for sodium salt form and pH specifications
• Provide polymorphic form certification (usually Form I)