Celecoxib API

Celecoxib, a COX-2 selective NSAID, acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent under HTS 2933.99.55. Its pyrazole ring with nitrogen hetero-atoms qualifies as an aromatic heterocyclic compound primarily for CNS effects.

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.

2933.99.97.01Same rate: 6.5%

If modified aromatic structure not confirmed

Broader 'other' category applies if not strictly aromatic per statistical suffixes.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If imported in powder blends for capsules

State of completion as semi-processed for dosage forms shifts to medicaments.

2903.99.80.01Higher: 15.5% vs 6.5%

If for industrial non-pharma applications

End use changes classification from drugs to general organic compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify nonhormonal status and CNS primary action with pharmacological dossiers

Use tamper-evident packaging compliant with USP <661> for APIs; declare exact purity levels