Degraded Aspirin Bottles from Japan
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.
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
• Document degradation cause (e.g
• humidity logs) to support waste status
• Avoid bulk packaging that could lead to classification as 3004 medicaments
• Coordinate with CBP for advance ruling on waste determination