Methadone Hydrobromide from China
Methadone hydrobromide serves as an alternative salt of methadone, utilized in pharmaceutical preparations for maintenance therapy in addiction treatment. Classified under HTS 2922.31.00.00 per chapter notes for salts of listed amino-ketones with oxygen functions. It meets criteria as a separate chemically defined organic compound.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA drug master file and narcotic import license; label with INN and salt form accurately; watch for misclassification as general amines causing rejections