Phenylephrine Hydrochloride from Japan
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 — 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
• 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