Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
Fluoxetine hydrochloride is the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Prozac, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used primarily as an antidepressant. It contains an unfused pyridine ring in its heterocyclic structure, qualifying it for classification under HTS 2933.39.31.00 as a psychotherapeutic agent.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a finished dosage form like capsules or tablets
Dosage forms containing these compounds are classified separately from bulk drugs under 2933.39.61
If formulated and packaged for retail sale
Medicaments in measured doses for therapeutic use fall under Chapter 30, not bulk APIs
If the pyridine ring structure doesn't dominate classification
Other pyridine compounds without psychotherapeutic designation go to different 2933.29 subheading
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File (DMF) prior to importation as a bulk pharmaceutical chemical
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity and identity matching pharmacopoeia standards
• Verify compliance with DEA scheduling if applicable, though fluoxetine is not a controlled substance
Related Products under HTS 2933.39.31.00
Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Paroxetine HCl, the API in Paxil, is an SSRI antidepressant featuring a piperidine ring (hydrogenated pyridine) in its structure. Classified under HTS 2933.39.31.00 due to its psychotherapeutic antidepressant function and nitrogen heterocyclic composition.
Sertraline Hydrochloride
Sertraline HCl (Zoloft API) is an SSRI antidepressant containing a tetrahydroisoquinoline structure with nitrogen heteroatoms. It falls under HTS 2933.39.31.00 as a psychotherapeutic agent with unfused pyridine-related ring systems.
Escitalopram Oxalate
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.
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Venlafaxine HCl (Effexor API) is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant with a phenethylamine structure containing nitrogen heterocycles. Classified in HTS 2933.39.31.00 as a psychotherapeutic antidepressant agent.
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Duloxetine HCl (Cymbalta API), an SNRI antidepressant, features a naphthalene structure with piperazine heterocyclic ring. Falls under HTS 2933.39.31.00 due to its psychotherapeutic classification and nitrogen heteroatom content.
Buspirone Hydrochloride
Buspirone HCl is an anxiolytic tranquilizer (not benzodiazepine) used for generalized anxiety disorder, containing azaspirodecanedione with piperazine and pyridine-like structures. Classified under HTS 2933.39.31.00 as a psychotherapeutic tranquilizer.