Escitalopram Oxalate from Canada
Escitalopram oxalate (Lexapro) is the S-enantiomer of citalopram, an SSRI for major depression and GAD, containing requisite nitrogen heterocyclic structures. It falls under HTS 2933.59.46.00 as a psychotherapeutic antidepressant.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide chiral purity documentation (>99% S-enantiomer) to distinguish from racemic citalopram
• Label with oxalate salt form explicitly to match pharmacopeia monographs
• Beware of counterfeiting risks; use verified suppliers with track-and-trace systems