Levothyroxine Sodium 25 mcg Tablets from Germany
These are oral tablets containing 25 micrograms of levothyroxine sodium, a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism. They are put up in measured doses in blister packs for retail sale, classifying under HTS 3004.39.0030 due to the specific hormone content and therapeutic use.
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
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA approval and registration for drug imports; provide Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP)
• Include detailed batch certificates, stability data, and proof of measured dosing to avoid misclassification
• Verify labeling meets US pharmacopeia standards; common pitfall is insufficient hormone content documentation