Contaminated Metformin Lots from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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