Escitalopram Oxalate from China
Escitalopram oxalate, the active ingredient in Lexapro, is the S-enantiomer of citalopram and functions as an SSRI antidepressant. Its diaminobenzofuran structure with piperidine ring places it under HTS 2933.39.31.00 for psychotherapeutic agents.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify enantiomeric purity documentation critical for single-enantiomer APIs
• Provide salt form specification confirming oxalate content percentage
• Ensure proper hazardous material declaration if dust hazard exists