Pharmaceutical Waste Mixture from Japan
Expired or contaminated pharmaceutical residues from manufacturing clean-up containing active ingredients. Classified under HTS 3825.90.0100 as clinical/chemical industry waste per note 6(a)(d). Excludes fit-for-use products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide DEA disposal authorization for controlled substance residues
• Segregate by therapeutic class to avoid incompatible waste reactions
• Document destruction method certification for customs verification