PPA Weight Control Transdermal Patch

Transdermal patch system delivering 20mg norephedrine daily through skin for prophylactic obesity treatment, in 30-patch retail cartons. Classified in HTS 3004.43.00.00 as a measured-dose transdermal medicament containing norephedrine salts, explicitly covered in heading description.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Same rate: 10%

If other alkaloid-containing patches not specified in 3004.43

Catch-all 3004.90 for unspecified alkaloids vs specific norephedrine subheading.

9018.90.75Higher: 35% vs 10%

If classified as medical appliance rather than medicament

Transdermal drug delivery systems sometimes argued as instruments under 9018 if device features predominate.

3006.60.00.00Lower: Free vs 10%

If chemical contraceptive hormone patch with norephedrine

Chapter Note 6(h) specifically directs hormone-based contraceptives to 3006.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA requires permeation testing data; declare as 'transdermal system' on entry documents

Ensure patches are sealed in individual pouches; contamination risks high during shipping

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