Imipramine Hydrochloride API from China
Imipramine hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant and the hydrochloride salt of imipramine, explicitly listed under HTS 2933.99.5800 as a psychotherapeutic agent affecting the CNS. This active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is a chemically defined aromatic heterocyclic compound used in manufacturing tablets and capsules for depression treatment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit Drug Master File (DMF) to FDA prior to import and reference it on customs entry
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption as hydrochloride salts are hygroscopic
• Classify correctly as API, not finished dosage form, to avoid Chapter 30 reclassification