Expired Ibuprofen Tablets from Germany
Waste pharmaceuticals consisting of ibuprofen pain relief tablets that have passed their shelf life and are unfit for human consumption. Classified under HTS 3006.92.00.00 as waste pharmaceuticals per Chapter 30 note 4(k), explicitly covering products expired due to shelf life.
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
• Verify expiration dates and obtain waste certification from manufacturer to prove unfitness for original use
• Comply with EPA and FDA waste import notifications; include disposal plan in documentation
• Avoid misclassification as active medicaments; label clearly as 'waste/expired' to prevent inspection delays