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Expired Levothyroxine Tablets

Thyroid hormone replacement tablets expired and unsuitable for patient use. HTS 3006.92.00.00 covers these as waste pharmaceuticals explicitly due to shelf life expiry.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Same rate: 12.5%

If for unexpired therapeutic hormones

Valid shelf-life hormones remain medicaments in 3004.

2937.90.90.00Higher: 100% vs 12.5%

If isolated as bulk hormones without formulation

Unformulated hormones shift to Chapter 29 organic chemicals.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit stability study reports showing loss of efficacy post-expiry

• Ensure temperature-controlled shipping to prevent further degradation claims

• Label with UN hazardous waste numbers if applicable for transport