Sertraline Hydrochloride from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Require FDA approval and Drug Master File (DMF) submission for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
• Ensure Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifies purity >99% and absence of impurities per USP standards
• Avoid misclassification as general aromatic amines; specify psychotherapeutic end-use in documentation