US Vitamin C Tablets Returned from Market Survey from Germany
500mg ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) tablets manufactured in US, exported for overseas market analysis, returned unchanged after 14 months. Chapter 30 vitamins qualify under HTS 9801.00.10.28 as returned US products without improvement or value addition abroad.
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
• Use manufacturer's affidavit certifying identical composition and condition pre/post export,Include photos/comparisons of product packaging to demonstrate no alterations,File entry within 5 days of arrival to avoid storage charges and facilitate 9801 processing