Bulk Morphine Sulfate and Ibuprofen Blend from Germany
Industrial blend of morphine sulfate (opioid alkaloid derivative) and ibuprofen for severe pain management in hospital compounding. Falls under HTS 3003.49.00.00 for multi-constituent therapeutic mixtures with alkaloids, supplied in bulk for further processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure FDA import alerts clearance and narcotic import license prior to shipment for opioid-containing mixtures
• Label bulk containers with exact alkaloid content and batch mixing records to demonstrate Chapter 30 classification
• Monitor for common pitfalls like contamination during bulk handling, requiring GMP certification for entry