Sudafed 12-Hour Sinus Relief Tablets
Extended-release tablets containing pseudoephedrine hydrochloride as the active ingredient for relieving nasal congestion due to colds, allergies, or sinusitis. Classified under HTS 3004.42.00.00 because it contains pseudoephedrine salts in measured doses for therapeutic use in retail packaging. Excludes goods of headings 3002, 3005, or 3006 as it's a standard over-the-counter sinus decongestant.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in bulk powder form without retail packaging
Unmixed pseudoephedrine salts in bulk fall under Chapter 29 as organic chemicals, not Chapter 30 medicaments.
If containing other alkaloids like codeine instead of pseudoephedrine
Medicaments with different alkaloids are classified under separate subheadings within 3003 for hormonal/non-hormonal preparations.
If sold as a combination pack with antibiotics for retail sale
Multi-ingredient kits with antibiotics shift to 'other' medicaments under 3004.90, excluding single-alkaloid focus.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with DEA import regulations for pseudoephedrine products, including advance notice and quantity limits to prevent diversion
• Provide FDA registration, drug listing, and Certificate of Analysis confirming pseudoephedrine content and measured doses
• Avoid misclassification as unmixed products; verify retail packaging to prevent reclassification under Chapter 29
Related Products under HTS 3004.42.00.00
Claritin-D 12-Hour Allergy Relief Tablets
Combination tablets with loratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate for allergy symptom relief including nasal congestion. Falls under HTS 3004.42.00.00 due to pseudoephedrine salt content in measured doses put up for retail sale as a mixed therapeutic product. Specifically identifies pseudoephedrine as the classifying alkaloid per subheading.
Allegra-D 24-Hour Allergy & Congestion Tablets
Extended-release tablets with fexofenadine HCl and pseudoephedrine HCl for 24-hour allergy and congestion relief. HTS 3004.42.00.00 applies as it contains pseudoephedrine salts in measured retail doses for prophylactic/therapeutic nasal decongestion.
Contac Cold + Flu Non-Drowsy Caplets
Caplets containing pseudoephedrine HCl for multi-symptom cold and flu relief without drowsiness. Classified under HTS 3004.42.00.00 for pseudoephedrine salt in therapeutic measured doses put up for retail sale.
Generic Pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg Tablets
Store-brand 30mg immediate-release pseudoephedrine hydrochloride tablets for sinus congestion. HTS 3004.42.00.00 classification for retail-packed measured doses containing pseudoephedrine salts.
Zyrtec-D Allergy Relief Tablets
Combination tablets with cetirizine HCl and pseudoephedrine HCl for allergy congestion relief. Falls under HTS 3004.42.00.00 due to pseudoephedrine content in 24-hour measured doses for retail therapeutic use.
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Powder
Single-dose powder packets containing pseudoephedrine HCl for severe cold symptoms. Classified HTS 3004.42.00.00 as it contains pseudoephedrine salts put up in measured doses for retail sale.