Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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