Clenbuterol Hydrochloride from Japan
Clenbuterol hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic aromatic amino-alcohol salt used in veterinary and research applications. Falls under HTS 2922.19.60.00 per U.S. note 3 for aromatic amino-alcohols, ethers, esters, and salts thereof. Its structure includes phenolic hydroxyl and amino groups.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain prior FDA approval for veterinary drug intermediates; include import license if required
• Label as research chemical only to prevent Chapter 23 feed additive misclassification
• Test for stereoisomer content; note 2(b) excludes certain isomer mixtures from Chapter 29