Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride

Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of norephedrine, a synthetic derivative of the ephedra alkaloid norephedrine. It is classified under HTS 2939.44.00.00 as a salt of norephedrine, fitting Chapter 29's scope for chemically defined organic compounds and their salts. Primarily used in pharmaceutical formulations as a nasal decongestant and appetite suppressant.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

3002.90.10.00Same rate: Free

If formulated as immunological product or vaccine adjuvant

Chapter 29 excludes immunological products of heading 3002, shifting classification to finished pharmaceutical preparations.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If put up in dosage form for retail sale

Medicaments in measured doses for therapeutic use fall under Chapter 30, not pure chemical compounds of Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify DEA registration if used in controlled substance precursors; provide certificates of analysis confirming purity and salt form

• Ensure proper labeling as pharmaceutical API to avoid misclassification as finished drug

Related Products under HTS 2939.44.00.00

Norephedrine Hydrochloride USP Grade

USP-grade norephedrine hydrochloride is a high-purity salt form of norephedrine meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical use. Classified under HTS 2939.44.00.00 as a norephedrine salt within the alkaloids of ephedra derivatives. Used as active pharmaceutical ingredient in cough/cold medications.

DL-Norephedrine Sulfate

DL-norephedrine sulfate is the sulfate salt of the racemic norephedrine alkaloid, reproduced by synthesis from ephedra derivatives. Falls under HTS 2939.44.00.00 as a salt of norephedrine per Chapter 29 provisions for alkaloid derivatives. Used in research and veterinary decongestant formulations.

L-Norephedrine Hydrobromide

L-norephedrine hydrobromide is the levorotatory enantiomer salt used in specialized pharmaceutical applications. Classified under HTS 2939.44.00.00 as a norephedrine salt derivative of ephedra alkaloids. Applied in bronchodilator and nasal spray formulations.

Norephedrine Phosphate Pharmaceutical Grade

Pharmaceutical-grade norephedrine phosphate salt provides enhanced solubility for oral and injectable decongestant formulations. HTS 2939.44.00.00 classification as norephedrine salt per chapter notes on organic compound salts. Used by generic drug manufacturers.

Pseudoephedrine Impurity Standard (Norephedrine HCl)

Certified reference material of norephedrine hydrochloride used as impurity standard in pseudoephedrine quality control testing. Classified under HTS 2939.44.00.00 as pure norephedrine salt for laboratory use. Essential for HPLC method validation in pharmaceutical QC labs.

Norephedrine Base Free Form

While heading specifies salts, pure norephedrine base imported for salt formation falls under HTS 2939.44.00.00 as ephedra alkaloid derivative. Synthetic reproduction of natural norephedrine for custom salt manufacturing. Used by API producers creating patient-specific formulations.