Ephedrine Hydrochloride from Japan
Ephedrine hydrochloride is an aromatic amino-alcohol salt used primarily in pharmaceutical formulations as a bronchodilator and decongestant. It features a benzene ring with both amino and hydroxyl groups, classifying it under HTS 2922.19.70.00 as an aromatic amino-alcohol salt, other than those with multiple oxygen functions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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 import permits due to controlled substance status; verify precursor chemical regulations under 21 CFR
• Provide detailed chemical analysis and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming purity and aromatic structure
• Avoid misclassification as finished drug under Chapter 30 by importing as bulk chemical only