Ephedrine Hydrochloride from Mexico
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 — 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 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