Fluoxetine Hydrochloride from Japan
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 — 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
• 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