Ephedrine Hydrochloride from Mexico
Ephedrine hydrochloride is an aromatic amino-alcohol salt used primarily as a pharmaceutical drug for treating bronchial asthma and nasal congestion. It falls under HTS 2922.19.0900 as an aromatic oxygen-function amino-compound (amino-alcohol) classified as a drug. The chemical structure features a phenethylamine backbone with a hydroxyl group, meeting the chapter's criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA Drug Master File and DEA import permit due to controlled substance status; verify Schedule IV listing
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming >98% purity and chiral specification (1R,2S isomer) to avoid reclassification