Contaminated Metformin Lots from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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