Outdated Amoxicillin Capsules
Antibiotic amoxicillin capsules deemed waste due to expiration, no longer suitable for therapeutic use. Falls under HTS 3006.92.00.00 as waste pharmaceuticals unfit for original purpose per chapter note 4(k).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unexpired and in measured doses for retail
Unexpired antibiotics in dosage form classify under 3003 as unmixed medicaments.
If dehydrated and prepared as animal feed supplement
Repurposed expired antibiotics for animal use fall under Chapter 23 preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis or manufacturer affidavit confirming degradation beyond usable state
• Check Basel Convention rules for transboundary hazardous waste movements
• Segregate from active pharma shipments to avoid contamination claims during customs exam
Related Products under HTS 3006.92.00.00
Expired Ibuprofen Tablets
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.
Expired Insulin Vials
Human insulin injection vials past expiration date, rendered unfit for diabetes treatment. HTS 3006.92.00.00 applies specifically to such waste pharmaceuticals as defined in note 4(k).
Degraded Aspirin Bottles
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.
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.
Contaminated Metformin Lots
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.
Expired Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
EpiPens or similar auto-injectors for anaphylaxis past expiry, no longer reliable for emergency use. HTS 3006.92.00.00 as waste pharmaceuticals unfit due to shelf life.