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Codeine Phosphate 30mg Tablets

Pain relief tablets containing codeine phosphate, an opioid alkaloid derivative, put up in measured doses of 30mg for therapeutic use in treating moderate pain. Classified under HTS 3004.49.00 as a medicament consisting of unmixed products containing alkaloids, in forms for retail sale.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+100.0%100%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+100.0%100%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+100.0%100%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+15.0%15%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

2939.79.00.00Same rate: 100%

If imported as bulk chemical powder

Bulk alkaloids or derivatives without measured doses or retail packing are classified in Chapter 29 as organic chemicals.

3004.90Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If containing hormones instead of alkaloids

Medicaments with hormonal active ingredients shift to other subheadings within 3004 based on principal ingredient.

3003.39Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If for veterinary therapeutic use

Medicaments for animal treatment fall under Chapter 3003, separate from human-use products in 3004.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Obtain DEA registration and FDA approval for opioid imports; ensure proper labeling for controlled substances

โ€ข Provide certificates of analysis verifying alkaloid content and measured dosing

โ€ข Avoid misclassification as bulk powders, which fall outside retail packing requirements