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.

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.

2933.52Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If primarily classified by purine ring structure

Pyrimidine ring compounds without piperazine psychotherapeutic focus go to specific purine subheadings.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs 6.5%

If imported as mixture with excipients exceeding 95% solvent

Prepared chemical mixtures for lab use fall under Chapter 38 per chapter notes on solvents.

2942.00Higher: 13.7% vs 6.5%

If for organic salts not fitting acid/base classification

Other organic compounds with salts may classify under heading 2942 if not covered by earlier notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure polymorphic form stability documentation, as paroxetine has hemihydrate requirements

Use tamper-evident packaging for transport to maintain API integrity per cGMP standards

Cross-check with FDA Orange Book for approved uses to confirm psychotherapeutic status

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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.

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.

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.