Phendimetrazine Tartrate from Japan
Phendimetrazine tartrate is the approved salt form of this Schedule III anorectic agent listed under HTS 2934.91.00.00. Used in weight loss medications as sustained-release API. The tartrate salt optimizes bioavailability.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Register with DEA as importer of List I chemicals if manufacturing extended-release forms
• Include polymorphic form specification (Form I vs Form II) in COA for batch consistency
• Pre-clear with CBP via ACE system using controlled substance HTSUS designation