Phenylephrine Hydrochloride from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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