Repatriated Acetaminophen 500mg Caplets

US-produced acetaminophen caplets shipped abroad for regulatory compliance testing, returned within 3-year window without alteration. As Chapter 30 pharmaceutical preparations, qualifies under 9801.00.10.28 for duty-free entry when US origin and unchanged condition proven.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004Same rate: 10%

If containing hormones or steroids

Specific Chapter 30 subheading for medicaments with hormones takes precedence over 9801

9804.00.70Same rate: 10%

If personal effects of returning US resident

Personal baggage exemption if traveler's property acquired abroad, not commercial US goods

2924.29Higher: 16.5% vs 10%

If imported as bulk API

Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients classified in Chapter 29 chemicals, not Chapter 30

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain foreign customs export stamps verifying no processing occurred during stay abroad,Maintain chain-of-custody records from US export through foreign storage to reimport,Beware of minor label changes which CBP may view as condition improvement

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