Promethazine Hydrochloride

Promethazine hydrochloride is a phenothiazine derivative used primarily as an antihistamine, antiemetic, and sedative drug. It contains a phenothiazine ring-system and falls under HTS 2934.30.27.00 as a chemically defined other drug of this class, distinct from antipsychotics like those in 2934.30.22.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2934.30Same rate: 6.5%

If primarily used as antipsychotic

Antipsychotic phenothiazines like chlorpromazine are specifically classified earlier in 2934.30.22 per chapter note on numerical order.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If imported as finished tablets or syrup

Medicaments in dosage form, even if containing phenothiazines, move to Chapter 30 regardless of chemical definition.

2933.99.97.01Same rate: 6.5%

If lacking complete phenothiazine ring-system

Other heterocyclic compounds without the specific phenothiazine structure required by heading 2934.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify FDA drug registration and provide Certificate of Analysis confirming chemical purity as per Chapter 29 notes for chemically defined compounds

Include detailed pharmacological documentation to distinguish from antipsychotic phenothiazines under 2934.30.22

Avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms which fall under Chapter 30