Escitalopram Oxalate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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