Ephedrine Sulfate from Japan
Ephedrine sulfate is a water-soluble salt of ephedrine used primarily in pharmaceutical bronchodilators and nasal decongestants. It qualifies for HTS 2939.41.00.00 as a salt of the ephedra alkaloid ephedrine, explicitly covered under this subheading for alkaloid 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
• Include FDA Drug Master File references and supplier GMP certification for pharmaceutical-grade imports
• Track international precursor chemical regulations (e.g
• UN conventions) alongside U.S
• DEA requirements