Contaminated Metformin Lots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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