Contaminated Metformin Lots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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