2939.41.00.00/Synthetic Ephedrine Hydrochloride/Japan

Synthetic Ephedrine Hydrochloride from Japan

Laboratory-synthesized ephedrine HCl identical to natural extract, used in generic pharmaceuticals. HTS 2939.41.00.00 explicitly includes alkaloids 'reproduced by synthesis' and their salts, per subheading language.

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)

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Import Tips

• Synthetic route disclosure (e.g

• via phenylacetone) may trigger extra scrutiny

• Isotopic labeling (D-ephedrine) requires separate stability data