Paroxetine Hydrochloride from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• 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