Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts
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Products classified under HTS 2939.42.00.00
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride USP
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of pseudoephedrine, an alkaloid derived from Ephedra, used as a nasal decongestant in cold medications. It falls under HTS 2939.42.00.00 as a salt of pseudoephedrine, specifically classified among alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives. This pure pharmaceutical-grade powder meets USP standards for use in tablet and capsule formulations.
Pseudoephedrine Sulfate Pharmaceutical Grade
Pseudoephedrine sulfate is a water-soluble salt of the ephedrine alkaloid pseudoephedrine, primarily used in liquid cough and cold syrup formulations. Classified under HTS 2939.42.00.00 as a salt of pseudoephedrine from the alkaloids of ephedra group. This form offers high purity for oral suspension medications.
Pseudoephedrine HCl API Powder
Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) powder of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, meeting EP/BP pharmacopeia standards for manufacturing OTC decongestants. This product is explicitly covered by HTS 2939.42.00.00 as the hydrochloride salt of the ephedra alkaloid pseudoephedrine. Used in producing medications like Sudafed generics.
Ephedrine-Free Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride
High-purity pseudoephedrine HCl specially manufactured to contain minimal ephedrine impurities, compliant with US pharmacopeia for decongestant production. Falls under HTS 2939.42.00.00 as the defined salt of pseudoephedrine alkaloid. Critical for regulated pharmaceutical supply chains.
Pseudoephedrine Phosphate Salt
The phosphate salt form of pseudoephedrine, an alternative salt providing different solubility properties for nasal spray formulations. Classified precisely under HTS 2939.42.00.00 covering all salts of pseudoephedrine from ephedra alkaloids. Used in specialized pharmaceutical applications.
Sudafed API Equivalent Pseudoephedrine HCl
Bulk pseudoephedrine hydrochloride matching the specifications used in branded Sudafed manufacturing, supplied to generic producers. HTS 2939.42.00.00 applies to this ephedra alkaloid salt in pure form. Essential for maintaining US OTC medication supply.
Pharmaceutical Pseudoephedrine Base Converted Salts
Custom salts of pseudoephedrine produced from purified base for specific formulation needs, all qualifying under the broad salts provision of HTS 2939.42.00.00. These maintain the alkaloid structure while varying counterions for processing advantages. Used by major drug manufacturers.