Phenylephrine Hydrochloride from China
Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a synthetic aromatic amino-alcohol salt serving as a vasoconstrictor in nasal decongestants and eye drops. Its structure includes a phenolic hydroxyl and amino group on a benzene ring, fitting HTS 2922.19.70.00 for other aromatic amino-alcohol salts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA Drug Master File references and GMP certification for pharmaceutical-grade imports
• Label shipments clearly as 'not for direct human consumption' to prevent Chapter 30 reclassification
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific Asian manufacturers