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Bulk Dextropropoxyphene Base (as Hydrochloride Salt)

Pharmaceutical-grade dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride supplied in bulk powder for API manufacturing. It qualifies for HTS 2922.14.00.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound and its salt, per chapter note (a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+112.5%112.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+110.0%110%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+110.0%110%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+25.0%25%
🇯🇵JapanFree+27.5%27.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 137.5% vs 112.5%

If containing sugar ethers or esters derived from this compound

Chapter note (c) directs sugar derivatives to heading 2940, overriding base classification.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 112.5%

If when imported as a diluted chemical mixture for lab use

Solutions or mixtures not qualifying under notes (d)-(g) fall to Chapter 38 as chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include DMF (Drug Master File) references and GMP certificates to facilitate FDA review

• Declare exact salt form and CAS number (1639-60-7 for hydrochloride) to match INN definition

• Watch for anti-dumping duties on synthetic narcotics from certain origins