Mefenorex Hydrochloride from Japan
Mefenorex hydrochloride salt is specifically listed under HTS 2921.46.00.00 as an aromatic monoamine derivative for weight control applications. As a prodrug converting to amphetamine, it remains classified as the pure chemical compound. Chapter 29 note (l)(C)(1) confirms organic salts stay with parent amine heading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Cross-reference with importing country's controlled substances list (e.g
• EU precursors)
• Document synthetic route to prove not derived from scheduled precursors illegally
• Use GHS labeling for hazardous pharmaceutical chemicals during transport