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U.S. imports of pseudoephedrine and its salts (HS 293942) totaled $524K in June 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Pseudoephedrine and Its Salts imports of $524K in June 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $786K.
Pseudoephedrine and its salts — widely used as nasal decongestant APIs — are classified under tariff line 2939420000 and face some of the most stringent import controls of any pharmaceutical chemical. Germany and India are the principal US suppliers. DEA regulates pseudoephedrine as a List I chemical, requiring import permits, quota compliance, and registered-importer status before any commercial shipment can clear customs. The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act adds a further domestic regulatory layer that affects how downstream customers may receive and handle the substance.
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Importers must present a valid DEA import permit specific to the shipment, proof of DEA importer registration, and commercial documentation identifying the chemical by name and quantity. CBP coordinates with DEA at the port of entry, and shipments lacking proper permits will be refused.
Germany hosts several large fine-chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers with established GMP certification and long-standing DEA compliance programs, making German-origin pseudoephedrine a preferred source for US pharmaceutical companies that require documented chain-of-custody and regulatory audit trails.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2939420000 | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS | $524K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2939420000 | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS | $13K |
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
BENZENE
HS 290220
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
HETEROCYCLIC COMP WITH UNFUSED PYRAZOLE RING NESOI
HS 293319
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $519K | -- | -$519K |
| Maryland | -- | $13K | +$13K |
| Pennsylvania | $5K | -- | -$5K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $375K | -- | -$375K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $144K | $7K | -$137K |
| WASHINGTON, DC | -- | $6K | +$6K |