Ephedrine Hydrochloride from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain DEA precursor chemical registration; verify enantiomeric purity; avoid bulk packaging that suggests Chapter 30 medicaments