Pepto-Bismol Original Liquid Bismuth Subsalicylate from Germany
Pepto-Bismol liquid coats the stomach and reduces inflammation with bismuth subsalicylate for diarrhea, heartburn, and nausea relief. Bottled in measured doses for retail sale, it qualifies as an antacid under HTS 3004.90.92.53.
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
• Monitor for salicylate content warnings, especially for pediatric imports
• Provide heavy metal analysis for bismuth compounds to meet purity standards
• Shake well labels mandatory; test homogeneity to avoid rejections