4-Phenylpiperidine Hydrochloride from Mexico
4-Phenylpiperidine hydrochloride is a key intermediate for opioid analgesics like pethidine (meperidine). The core piperidine ring structure qualifies it for HTS 2933.32.5000 as 'other' piperidine salt despite phenyl substitution.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain DEA import permit as List I chemical (piperidine derivative)
• Provide end-user certificates to importing pharma manufacturers
• Use tamper-evident sealed packaging per DEA security requirements