Alfentanil Hydrochloride
Alfentanil hydrochloride is a short-acting synthetic opioid used for intraoperative analgesia. It is classified in HTS 2939.19.20.00 as a synthetic opium alkaloid salt, fitting chapter 29 provisions for chemically defined organic compounds and their derivatives. Bulk powder form is typical for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing antibiotics or hormones in mixture
Mixed medicaments with specific active ingredients move to Chapter 30 subheadings based on principal ingredient.
If not specifically opium-derived by strict definition
Non-opium synthetic alkaloids fall under the broader 'other alkaloids' subheading 2939.99.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• File FDA Drug Master File (DMF) prior to import and include lot-specific testing data
• Comply with narcotic import bond requirements; under-bonded shipments face penalties
• Avoid mixing with other APIs in same container to prevent cross-contamination flags
Related Products under HTS 2939.19.20.00
Fentanyl Citrate
Fentanyl citrate is a synthetic opioid analgesic derived from opium alkaloids, used primarily for severe pain management in medical settings. It falls under HTS 2939.19.20.00 as a synthetic derivative of opium alkaloids, specifically classified among other synthetic alkaloids and their salts. This pure chemical compound is supplied as a powder or solution for pharmaceutical formulation.
Sufentanil Citrate
Sufentanil citrate is a highly potent synthetic opioid used in anesthesia and critical care pain management. Classified under HTS 2939.19.20.00 as a synthetic derivative of opium alkaloids, it qualifies due to its chemical structure mimicking natural opium alkaloids. This compound is imported as a bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Remifentanil Hydrochloride
Remifentanil hydrochloride is an ultra-short-acting synthetic mu-opioid agonist used in anesthesia. Under HTS 2939.19.20.00, it qualifies as a synthetic derivative of opium alkaloids per chapter notes defining alkaloid derivatives. Imported as sterile lyophilized powder for hospital compounding.
Carfentanil Citrate
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Lofentanil Oxalate
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Pethidine Intermediate A (NOR)
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