Sertraline Hydrochloride

Sertraline hydrochloride is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used primarily as an antidepressant for treating major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders. As an aromatic monoamine derivative with amine-function characteristics, it falls under HTS 2921.49.38.00 specifically for psychotherapeutic agents.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%β€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2933.39.21.00Same rate: 6.5%

If classified primarily as a heterocyclic compound

Some SSRIs have dominant heterocyclic structures overriding amine-function classification per chapter notes.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 30.8% vs 6.5%

If imported as sugar esters or salts for pharmaceutical synthesis

Chapter notes direct certain derivatives to heading 2940 if they match sugar ether/ester definitions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Require FDA approval and Drug Master File (DMF) submission for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)

β€’ Ensure Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifies purity >99% and absence of impurities per USP standards

β€’ Avoid misclassification as general aromatic amines; specify psychotherapeutic end-use in documentation