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Ephedrine-Free Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride from Japan

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.

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

• Provide HPLC chromatograms showing ephedrine levels below 0.1%; register with DEA as pseudoephedrine handler; ensure tamper-evident bulk packaging