Phenylephrine HCl from China
Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine and hydantoin derivative used as a nasal decongestant in cold and allergy medications. It falls under HTS 2933.21.00.00 as a derivative of hydantoin, a heterocyclic compound containing an unfused imidazole ring. This classification applies to its chemically defined organic structure meeting Chapter 29 requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifying chemical purity and structure as hydantoin derivative,Comply with FDA import requirements for bulk pharmaceuticals including Drug Master File registration,Avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms which fall under Chapter 30