Escitalopram Oxalate from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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