Degraded Aspirin Bottles from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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