Outdated Amoxicillin Capsules from Germany
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).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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