Exported Ibuprofen Tablets Returned After Testing from Japan
Bulk ibuprofen tablets (200mg) originally manufactured in the US and exported for stability testing in Europe, returned unchanged within 2 years. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.28 as US goods from Chapter 30 returned without advancement in value or condition, qualifying for duty-free reimport.
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
• Retain original export documentation (commercial invoice, bill of lading) proving US origin and export date within 3 years,Provide proof no manufacturing occurred abroad (test reports, affidavits from foreign facility),Avoid common pitfall of repackaging abroad which could be seen as condition improvement