Phenylephrine Hydrochloride from Japan
Phenylephrine hydrochloride is an aromatic monoamine derivative used as a nasal decongestant and mydriatic agent in pharmaceutical formulations. It falls under HTS 2921.49.43.00 as it is classified as a drug among other aromatic monoamines and their salts. This synthetic compound contains an amine function and is primarily used for medicinal purposes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File for pharmaceutical-grade imports
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >99% and absence of impurities
• Avoid misclassification as non-drug chemical; specify medicinal end-use in documentation