Codeine Phosphate from China
Codeine phosphate is the phosphate salt of codeine, a natural opium alkaloid used primarily as a cough suppressant and mild analgesic in pharmaceutical formulations. It falls under HTS 2939.11.00.00 as a salt of an opium alkaloid explicitly listed in the heading. This classification applies to chemically defined organic compounds meeting Chapter 29 requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain DEA registration and narcotic import permit prior to shipment; failure results in seizure
• Include certificates of analysis confirming purity and batch identity; required for FDA clearance
• Use secure transport with tamper-evident packaging to comply with controlled substance regulations