Fluoxetine Hydrochloride

Fluoxetine hydrochloride is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used primarily as an antidepressant for treating major depressive disorder and anxiety. It contains a piperazine ring in its structure, classifying it under HTS 2933.59.46.00 as a psychotherapeutic agent with nitrogen hetero-atoms in a heterocyclic compound.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2933.59.15.00Same rate: 6.5%

If not specifically used as antidepressant or tranquilizer

Classified as other aromatic pyrimidine/pipierazine drugs if lacking psychotherapeutic primary use per heading notes.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If imported as finished dosage form like capsules

Finished medicaments containing this API shift to Chapter 30, not pure compounds of Chapter 29.

2933.39.61Same rate: 6.5%

If lacking piperazine or pyrimidine ring structure

Other heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms fall under different subheading without specified rings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File (DMF) prior to import; ensure API purity certificates meet USP standards

Provide detailed chemical analysis and therapeutic equivalence data to CBP for verification as psychotherapeutic agent

Avoid misclassification as general heterocyclic by emphasizing antidepressant indications in documentation

Related Products under HTS 2933.59.46.00

Sertraline Hydrochloride

Sertraline hydrochloride, known as Zoloft, is an SSRI antidepressant for depression, OCD, and panic disorder, featuring a heterocyclic nitrogen structure with piperazine elements. It qualifies under HTS 2933.59.46.00 due to its aromatic psychotherapeutic classification.

Paroxetine Hydrochloride

Paroxetine hydrochloride (Paxil) is an SSRI antidepressant with a piperazine ring, used for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Its classification under HTS 2933.59.46.00 stems from being an aromatic heterocyclic psychotherapeutic agent.

Escitalopram Oxalate

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.

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride

Venlafaxine hydrochloride (Effexor) is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant with piperazine moiety for depression and anxiety. Classified under HTS 2933.59.46.00 for its aromatic psychotherapeutic profile.

Buspirone Hydrochloride

Buspirone hydrochloride is an anxiolytic tranquilizer (non-benzodiazepine) with piperazine ring for generalized anxiety disorder. It meets HTS 2933.59.46.00 criteria as a heterocyclic psychotherapeutic agent.

Trazodone Hydrochloride

Trazodone hydrochloride is a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor used as antidepressant and sedative, featuring nitrogen heterocyclic structure. Falls under HTS 2933.59.46.00 for psychotherapeutic drugs.