Pharmaceutical Grade Cathine (S)-Cathine Tartrate

(S)-Cathine tartrate is the tartrate salt of the specific enantiomer of cathine, a synthetic reproduction of the natural ephedra alkaloid, meeting USP standards for drug intermediates. It is classified in HTS 2939.43.00.00 as a cathine salt, adhering to chapter provisions for chemically defined organic compounds and their salts. Used exclusively in controlled pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3002.13.00Lower: Free vs 10%

If imported as antisecretory or immunological product extracts containing cathine

Chapter exclusions direct certain alkaloid-containing immunologicals to Chapter 30 regardless of purity.

2939.20.00Lower: Free vs 10%

If for other stereoisomeric forms or racemic cathine not specified as INN cathine

Alkaloids of opium or derivatives classified by specific stereochemistry in separate subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide chiral purity documentation (e.g

>99% ee) and stereoisomer identification to confirm HTS specificity

Comply with Controlled Substances Act import permits; declare as 'bulk drug substance' on CBP forms

Use child-resistant packaging if retail-distributed, though bulk chemical imports typically require industrial labeling

Related Products under HTS 2939.43.00.00

Cathine Hydrochloride

Cathine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of cathine, a naturally occurring alkaloid derived from Ephedra plants and reproduced synthetically for pharmaceutical applications. It falls under HTS 2939.43.00.00 as a salt of cathine (INN), specifically classified among alkaloids of ephedra and their salts. This pure chemical compound is used primarily in medicinal formulations.

Cathine Sulfate

Cathine sulfate is a pharmaceutically pure salt form of cathine (norpseudoephedrine), an ephedra-derived sympathomimetic alkaloid used in drug synthesis. Classified under HTS 2939.43.00.00 as it qualifies as a cathine salt per chapter notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds. Supplied as white crystalline powder for lab or manufacturing use.

Cathine Phosphate Powder

Cathine phosphate is a stable phosphate salt of cathine alkaloid, chemically defined and produced synthetically for use as a pharmaceutical reference standard or active ingredient precursor. Falls under HTS 2939.43.00.00 per chapter note (a) for separate organic compounds and their salts. Typically packaged in amber glass for light-sensitive transport.

Research Grade Cathine Bromide

Cathine bromide serves as a research-grade salt of cathine for analytical chemistry and neuroscience studies, derived from synthetic reproduction of the ephedra alkaloid. Classified in HTS 2939.43.00.00 as it meets criteria for chemically pure alkaloid salts without excluded preparations. Supplied in 1g-100g quantities with COA for lab verification.