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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when formulated into finished nasal decongestant dosage forms
Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients shift to Chapter 30 when manufactured into medicaments rather than remaining as pure chemical compounds.
If classified as ephedrine rather than its methamphetamine derivative
Chapter notes require classification in the last numerical heading; pure ephedrine alkaloids use 2939.41 while derivatives like levomethamphetamine use 2939.45.
If for other organic derivatives not specifically alkaloids of ephedra
Heading 2942 covers other organic compounds, but chapter note 3 prioritizes alkaloid-specific headings in 2939 for ephedra derivatives.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain DEA registration and prior approval for import as it's a List I chemical under US controlled substances regulations
• Provide detailed certificates of analysis confirming purity and salt form to avoid misclassification as mixtures
• Ensure end-use certificates for legitimate pharmaceutical applications to prevent diversion scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 2939.45.00.00
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.
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.
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.