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%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
• 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