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Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension

A measured-dose oral suspension containing ibuprofen for relieving fever and pain in children. Classified under HTS 3004.90.92.29 as a retail-packaged analgesic primarily affecting the central nervous system, specifically for oral suspension form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+100.0%100%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+100.0%100%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+100.0%100%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Same rate: 100%

If in tablet or capsule form instead of suspension

Solid dosage forms like tablets fall under different subheadings within analgesics even if same active ingredient.

3003.39Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If not put up in measured doses for retail sale

Bulk unmixed or mixed medicaments without retail packaging classify in Chapter 3003 as hormones or steroids mixtures.

2942.00.50Lower: 41.2% vs 100%

If imported as pure ibuprofen salt without formulation

Unmixed active pharmaceutical ingredients are organic chemicals in Chapter 29, not finished medicaments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify exact ibuprofen salt concentration and ensure labeling complies with FDA drug import requirements including NDC codes

• Provide certificate of analysis confirming therapeutic use and measured dosing to avoid reclassification as unmixed chemical

• Watch for pitfalls like improper child-resistant packaging which can lead to FDA holds at entry