Synthetic Ephedrine Hydrochloride from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Synthetic route disclosure (e.g
• via phenylacetone) may trigger extra scrutiny
• Isotopic labeling (D-ephedrine) requires separate stability data