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Paroxetine Hydrochloride from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Include pharmacopoeial compliance certificates (USP/EP) with shipment documentation

Ensure proper storage conditions documentation to maintain API stability during transport

Check for any country-specific import restrictions on psychotropic substances