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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contamination remediated and potency verified
Restorable medicaments return to 3004 classification.
If chemically neutralized for industrial disposal
Treated chemical preparations become Chapter 38 wastes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include recall notice and contamination test results in entry docs
• Obtain FDA import permit for quarantine processing
• Separate from clean lots to avoid cross-contamination penalties
Related Products 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Outdated Amoxicillin Capsules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.
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.