Tramadol Hydrochloride from Canada
Tramadol hydrochloride is a synthetic opioid analgesic with dual mechanism action, chemically related to opium alkaloid structures. Under HTS 2939.19.20.00 as 'other synthetic' opium derivatives, it fits chapter 29 provisions despite atypical opioid classification. Bulk API form for tablet/capsule production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Schedule IV status still requires DEA import declaration but lower security than Schedule II
• Provide comparative potency data relative to morphine for quota justification
• Ensure polymorphic form specified matches pharmacopeial reference