Amfepramone Hydrochloride from Japan
Amfepramone hydrochloride, known as diethylpropion HCl, is a sympathomimetic amine used as an appetite suppressant in weight loss treatments. It qualifies under HTS 2922.31.00.00 as the salt of amfepramone (INN), an amino-ketone with single oxygen function. Chapter notes confirm inclusion for such pure compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%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
• Comply with DEA Schedule IV controls with import quotas; provide pharmacopeial compliance docs; pitfall: insufficient stability data delays clearance