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Pharmaceutical Grade Levorphanol Base from China

Pure levorphanol (base form, INN) is the parent morphinan opioid with quinoline ring system, imported at >99% purity for salt formation. Falls under HTS 2933.41.00.00 covering both the INN compound and its salts as chemically defined heterocyclics. Used exclusively as active pharmaceutical ingredient precursor.

Duty Rate — China → United States

112.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.60100%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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Require GMP manufacturing proof and stereoisomer confirmation (levo-specific); use tamper-evident pharma packaging

• Coordinate with US importer's DEA registration number

Pharmaceutical Grade Levorphanol Base from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2933.41.00.00