Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride from Japan
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.
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
• 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