Fluoxetine Hydrochloride from China
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.
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
• 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