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Waste pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter: > Other: > Waste pharmaceuticals

Duty Rate (from China)

10%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Total Effective Rate10%

Products classified under HTS 3006.92.00.00

Expired Ibuprofen Tablets

Waste pharmaceuticals consisting of ibuprofen pain relief tablets that have passed their shelf life and are unfit for human consumption. Classified under HTS 3006.92.00.00 as waste pharmaceuticals per Chapter 30 note 4(k), explicitly covering products expired due to shelf life.

Outdated Amoxicillin Capsules

Antibiotic amoxicillin capsules deemed waste due to expiration, no longer suitable for therapeutic use. Falls under HTS 3006.92.00.00 as waste pharmaceuticals unfit for original purpose per chapter note 4(k).

Expired Insulin Vials

Human insulin injection vials past expiration date, rendered unfit for diabetes treatment. HTS 3006.92.00.00 applies specifically to such waste pharmaceuticals as defined in note 4(k).

Degraded Aspirin Bottles

Aspirin tablets in bulk bottles that have degraded due to moisture exposure, making them unfit for analgesic use. Classified as waste pharmaceuticals under 3006.92.00.00 per chapter definition.

Expired Levothyroxine Tablets

Thyroid hormone replacement tablets expired and unsuitable for patient use. HTS 3006.92.00.00 covers these as waste pharmaceuticals explicitly due to shelf life expiry.

Contaminated Metformin Lots

Diabetes medication metformin tablets recalled due to contamination, unfit for original purpose. Qualifies as waste under 3006.92.00.00 per note 4(k) for unfit pharmaceuticals.

Expired Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

EpiPens or similar auto-injectors for anaphylaxis past expiry, no longer reliable for emergency use. HTS 3006.92.00.00 as waste pharmaceuticals unfit due to shelf life.

Degraded Paracetamol Suspension

Liquid paracetamol (acetaminophen) suspension separated and degraded, unfit for pediatric fever relief. Classified in 3006.92.00.00 as waste per chapter note on unfit products.

Expired Atorvastatin Bulk Packs

Cholesterol-lowering atorvastatin (Lipitor generic) in bulk expired packs, unsuitable for pharmacy dispensing. HTS 3006.92.00.00 for waste pharmaceuticals by expiry.

Recalled Omeprazole Capsules

Acid reflux treatment omeprazole capsules subject to recall for stability failure, now waste. Per note 4(k), fits 3006.92.00.00 as unfit for original purpose.