Noscapine Hydrochloride from Japan
Noscapine hydrochloride, derived from opium, serves as an antitussive agent without narcotic effects. It qualifies under HTS 2939.19.5000 as an 'other' opium alkaloid salt, fitting Chapter 29's scope for chemically defined alkaloid derivatives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide pharmacopoeia compliance certificates (USP/EP) for identity and purity verification
• Declare as bulk API only; finished cough syrups require Chapter 30 classification
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on pharmaceutical intermediates from certain origins