Levomethamphetamine Base (Freebase)
Pure levomethamphetamine in its freebase form, not as a salt, qualifies under HTS 2939.45.00.00 covering levomethamphetamine and its salts. As a chemically defined ephedra alkaloid derivative, it meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +100.0% | 100% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +100.0% | 100% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +100.0% | 100% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +15.0% | 15% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +15.0% | 15% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered a saturated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative
Chapter note (b) excludes acyclic hydrocarbon isomers from Chapter 29; methamphetamine's amine structure qualifies it as alkaloid.
If classified by amine function rather than alkaloid nature
Chapter structure prioritizes alkaloid classification in 2939 over amine-function heading 2921.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify freebase purity >99% with HPLC analysis to distinguish from salt forms and avoid reclassification
• Include safety data sheets confirming non-specific use formulation per chapter note (e)(g)
• Coordinate with CBP chemistry labs for verification testing on first imports due to controlled substance status
Related Products under HTS 2939.45.00.00
Levomethamphetamine Hydrochloride
Levomethamphetamine hydrochloride is the salt form of levomethamphetamine, a derivative of ephedrine alkaloids classified under HTS 2939.45.00.00 as it falls within alkaloids of ephedra and their salts. This pure chemical compound is used primarily in pharmaceutical nasal decongestants and meets chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.
D-Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Racemic)
D-methamphetamine racemate hydrochloride is the salt of the racemic mixture of methamphetamine, explicitly covered under HTS 2939.45.00.00 as an alkaloid derivative of ephedra. This chemically defined compound is imported for research and limited pharmaceutical applications.
Methamphetamine Sulfate Salt
Methamphetamine sulfate represents one of the acceptable salt forms explicitly included in HTS 2939.45.00.00 for methamphetamine(INN) and derivatives. This pure, chemically defined compound is used in analytical standards and pharmaceutical research.
L-Methamphetamine Tartrate
L-methamphetamine tartrate salt is classified under HTS 2939.45.00.00 as a salt of levomethamphetamine, an ephedra alkaloid derivative. This form provides pharmaceutical stability for nasal decongestant applications.