2939.49.03.00/Ephedrine Hydrochloride/Japan

Ephedrine Hydrochloride from Japan

Ephedrine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of ephedrine, a natural alkaloid derived from Ephedra plants, reproduced by synthesis for pharmaceutical use. It falls under HTS 2939.49.0300 as a derivative salt of ephedra alkaloids, used primarily in bronchodilators and nasal decongestants. This classification covers synthetic reproductions meeting chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

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

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Import Tips

• Obtain DEA registration and import permit as it's a List I chemical under US controlled substances regulations

• Provide certificate of analysis confirming purity >98% and synthetic origin to avoid natural product misclassification

• Ensure proper labeling as 'pharmaceutical intermediate' to prevent reclassification under Chapter 30 drug preparations