Pholcodine from China
Pholcodine is a semi-synthetic opium alkaloid derivative used in cough suppressants. It classifies under HTS 2939.19.5000 as an 'other' opium alkaloid not covered by specific morphine/codeine subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → 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
• Include polymorphic form specifications in technical documentation
• Cross-reference with EU pharmacopoeia standards for international shipments
• Separate pure substance from any accompanying manufacturing solvents