Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride from Japan
Phenylpropanolamine HCl is a synthetic ephedrine derivative salt used historically as an appetite suppressant and decongestant. Falls under HTS 2939.49.0300 as an 'other' ephedra alkaloid derivative per the heading's scope for synthetic reproductions. Now restricted but still imported for specific pharmaceutical uses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm FDA import alert status; currently banned for OTC but allowed for Rx with special authorization
• Include structural analysis confirming ephedrine-like phenethylamine backbone for proper alkaloid classification
• Ship under refrigerated conditions if specified in material safety data sheet