Hydrocodone Bitartrate 5mg/Acetaminophen 325mg Tablets from Germany
Combination tablets with hydrocodone bitartrate (opioid alkaloid derivative) and acetaminophen for pain relief, where hydrocodone primarily affects the CNS. HTS 3004.49.0040 applies as a mixed product containing alkaloids, in measured doses for retail, targeting central nervous system.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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
• Classify based on principal active ingredient (hydrocodone) for tariff purposes; declare full composition
• Monitor for quota restrictions on hydrocodone imports under international narcotics conventions
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete NDC numbering on labels, which delays clearance