Outdated Amoxicillin Capsules from Germany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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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