Diethylpropion Hydrochloride from Japan
Diethylpropion hydrochloride, the INN amfepramone HCl, acts as a short-term anorectic agent in obesity management. Classified in HTS 2922.31.00.00 for its amino-ketone structure with oxygen function, as a listed INN salt. Chapter excludes only specific non-applicable items like ethyl alcohol.
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
• Monitor Schedule IV quotas via DEA; use tamper-evident packaging; pitfall: incorrect CAS numbering (134-80-5) blocks entry