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.

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.

2933.59Same rate: 6.5%

If for non-aromatic or modified aromatic variants

Non-aromatic psychotherapeutic compounds use other subheadings within 2933.59.

3002.13.00Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If imported as opioid-containing psychotherapeutic mix

Immunological or opioid psychotropics shift to Chapter 30 per chapter exclusions.

2934.99.90.01Same rate: 6.5%

If containing nucleic acids or other heteroatoms beyond nitrogen

Broader heterocyclic structures with additional heteroatoms classify under heading 2934.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include batch certificates of analysis (CoA) confirming >99% purity and stereoisomer control for FDA compliance

Declare as bulk API only; finished tablets classify differently to prevent duty evasion

Monitor for DEA scheduling if combined with controlled substances, though sertraline itself is unscheduled

Related Products under HTS 2933.59.46.00

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.

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.