Tums Calcium Carbonate Antacid Tablets from Germany
Tums are chewable calcium carbonate tablets designed to neutralize stomach acid for quick relief from heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. They are put up in measured doses in blister packs or bottles for retail sale, classifying under HTS 3004.90.92.53 as antacids primarily affecting the digestive system.
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify product labeling complies with FDA requirements for OTC antacids, including active ingredient declarations and dosage instructions
• Obtain NDC numbers and ensure certificates of analysis confirm stability and purity for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as food supplements by providing evidence of therapeutic claims and measured dosing