Diethylpropion Hydrochloride from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Monitor Schedule IV quotas via DEA; use tamper-evident packaging; pitfall: incorrect CAS numbering (134-80-5) blocks entry