Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Powder from Japan
Phenylephrine hydrochloride is an aromatic amino-alcohol compound with oxygen function, specifically listed under HTS 2922.50.1300 as a pharmaceutical drug. It is used primarily as a nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor in medicinal formulations. This pure chemical form falls under this code due to its chemical structure and explicit inclusion in the heading.
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
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and identity as phenylephrine HCl to match the specific listing
• Include FDA Drug Master File or import alerts verification since it's a listed drug substance
• Avoid misclassification as a finished dosage form; ensure shipment is bulk API without excipients