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Pharmaceutical Grade Ephedrine HCl USP from China

USP-grade ephedrine hydrochloride meets United States Pharmacopeia standards for purity in prescription drugs like bronchodilators. Classified under HTS 2939.41.00.00 as the specific salt of ephedrine alkaloid from Ephedra, per Chapter 29 notes for pure organic compounds.

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

Import Tips

• Submit FDA prior notice via ACE system at least 2 hours before arrival for bulk APIs

• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation to prove non-diversion to illicit manufacture

• Avoid mislabeling as 'research chemical' which triggers different regulatory scrutiny