Sertraline Hydrochloride from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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