DL-Phenylephrine Base from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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