Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

Phenylephrine HCl, an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist and aromatic amino-alcohol salt, is widely used as a nasal decongestant and mydriatic drug. HTS 2922.19.0900 applies to this oxygen-function amino-compound due to its phenolic OH and beta-hydroxy phenethylamine structure. Common in OTC and prescription pharmaceuticals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2922.50.25.00Same rate: 6.5%

If more than one oxygen function present

Multiple OH groups may invoke 'other oxygen function' headings per chapter note restrictions.

2907.29.90.00Higher: 30.5% vs 6.5%

If devoid of amine function in description

Phenethyl alcohol derivatives without nitrogen classify as simple aromatic alcohols.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify L-(−) enantiomer only; racemic mixtures classify differently

OTC monograph drug; validate against current USP <phenylephrine hydrochloride>

Common adulteration target; third-party purity testing recommended

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Dobutamine Hydrochloride

Dobutamine HCl is a synthetic catecholamine, aromatic amino-alcohol salt used as an inotropic drug for cardiac stress testing and heart failure treatment. HTS 2922.19.0900 covers this oxygen-function amino-compound due to its phenolic OH and primary amine groups on benzene ring. Meets criteria as chemically defined pharmaceutical drug.

Ritodrine Hydrochloride

Ritodrine HCl is a beta-2 agonist amino-alcohol hydrochloride used as a tocolytic drug to prevent premature labor. Classified in HTS 2922.19.0900 as aromatic oxygen-function amino-alcohol drug. Contains phenolic hydroxy and ethanolamine side chain on aromatic system.

Levobunolol Hydrochloride

Levobunolol HCl is a non-selective beta-blocker, aromatic amino-alcohol salt used in glaucoma treatment eye drops. Falls under HTS 2922.19.0900 as aromatic oxygen-function amino-alcohol drug. Contains phenolic hydroxy and ethanolamine moieties.

Ephedrine Hydrochloride

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.

Albuterol Sulfate

Albuterol sulfate is the sulfate salt of a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist, an aromatic amino-alcohol used as a bronchodilator drug in inhalers and nebulizers. Classified under HTS 2922.19.0900 as an aromatic amino-alcohol drug with oxygen function. Its structure contains a phenolic hydroxyl group directly linked to the aromatic ring.

Metaraminol Bitartrate

Metaraminol bitartrate, an aromatic amino-alcohol tartrate salt, serves as a vasopressor drug for hypotension treatment. Falls under HTS 2922.19.0900 as aromatic oxygen-function amino-compound drug per chapter notes on salts classification. Phenol ring with beta-hydroxy amine structure defines its placement.