Ephedrine Hydrochloride from Japan
Ephedrine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the natural alkaloid ephedrine, extracted from Ephedra plants or synthesized. It is classified under HTS 2939.41.00.00 as a salt of the ephedra alkaloid ephedrine, fitting Chapter 29's scope for chemically defined organic compounds and their salts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) 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
Import Tips
• Verify DEA List I chemical registration required for all importers; obtain import permit from Drug Enforcement Administration
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming purity >98% and origin (natural or synthetic) to avoid misclassification