Codeine Phosphate Powder from China
Codeine phosphate, a semi-synthetic opium alkaloid salt used in analgesics and cough syrups, falls under HTS 2939.80.0050 as other alkaloid derivatives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Mandatory DEA import quota and registration; submit Form 333 to CBP upon arrival
• Provide Ph
• Eur./USP certificate of analysis showing <0.1% morphine impurities
• Secure transport required (Schedule II narcotic); avoid air shipment without proper hazmat declaration