Panadol Rapid Tablets from Germany
Fast-dissolving tablets with 500mg acetaminophen for quick pain and fever relief, packaged in blister packs for retail. Classified in HTS 3004.90.92.33 as an unmixed acetaminophen analgesic in measured doses for prophylactic and therapeutic CNS effects.
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
• Ensure dissolvable formulation meets measured dose criteria; test for uniform distribution to prevent dosage variance claims
• Provide import alerts check for acetaminophen; common pitfall is non-FDA approved excipients triggering detention
• Document prophylactic claims carefully to avoid shifting to other therapeutic categories