Alprazolam Powder from China
Pharmaceutical-grade alprazolam powder, a benzodiazepine used primarily for treating anxiety and panic disorders. This chemically defined heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms falls under HTS 2933.91.0050 as a specified INN compound not covered by more specific subheadings. It's imported as bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for tablet formulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Require DEA registration and import permit for controlled substances; ensure Schedule IV compliance
• Provide certificate of analysis (COA) verifying purity >99% and INN identity for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms which fall under Chapter 30