Ephedrine Hydrochloride from Japan
Ephedrine is an aromatic amino-alcohol with phenolic oxygen function, used in respiratory treatments. Falls under HTS 2922.50.4000 as 'other' aromatic amino-alcohol-phenols. Salt classified with organic base per Chapter 29 coordination notes.
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
• Obtain DEA precursor chemical registration; verify enantiomeric purity; avoid bulk packaging that suggests Chapter 30 medicaments