Dextropropoxyphene Hydrochloride from Japan
Dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride is the salt form of dextropropoxyphene, a synthetic opioid analgesic used for mild to moderate pain relief. It falls under HTS 2922.14.00.00 as it is specifically listed as dextropropoxyphene (INN) and its salts, which are oxygen-function amino-compounds classified as amino-alcohols, their ethers, esters, or salts.
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
• Obtain DEA registration and comply with controlled substance import quotas under the Controlled Substances Act
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming purity and INN identity to avoid misclassification
• Ensure proper labeling as a pharmaceutical precursor to prevent customs holds for narcotic scrutiny