Ephedra Gerardiana Alkaloid Extract from Japan
Extract from Ephedra gerardiana containing pseudoephedrine and other alkaloids, in fluid form. Specifically classified under HTS 1302.14.0100 as ephedra vegetable extract. Used in pharmaceutical intermediates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Disclose all alkaloid types (ephedrine/pseudoephedrine) in entry docs
• Avoid mixtures with sugars >10% to stay out of heading 1704
• Ship as B2B bulk to maintain extract classification