DL-Phenylephrine Base from Canada
DL-Phenylephrine base is the free amine form of the sympathomimetic drug used in nasal decongestants and eye drops, explicitly named in HTS 2922.50.10.00 as an aromatic amino-alcohol-phenol. It features phenolic OH, alcoholic OH, and amino groups on benzene ring.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA import alert screening required; provide DMF or bulk drug substance certification
• Controlled substance documentation if precursor potential; CAS 614-19-7 verification needed
• Store/transport under inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation of phenolic groups