Benzphetamine Hydrochloride from Germany
Benzphetamine hydrochloride, the salt of benzfetamine (INN), falls squarely under HTS 2921.46.00.00 for its aromatic monoamine structure. Used as a sympathomimetic amine in pharmaceutical production, it qualifies as a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 notes. Classification remains consistent whether pure or with necessary stabilizers.
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
• Obtain prior approval from FDA's Controlled Substances Import/Export Unit
• Label shipments clearly as 'Bulk Drug Substance - For Pharmaceutical Use Only' to prevent retail misclassification
• Test for chiral purity if importing enantiomer-specific forms like dexamfetamine