Escitalopram Oxalate from Canada

Escitalopram oxalate, the S-enantiomer of citalopram, is an SSRI for major depression and generalized anxiety disorder, containing a 1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran ring with nitrogen. It falls under this code as an aromatic heterocyclic CNS-acting antidepressant drug.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide chiral purity documentation (enantiomeric excess data)

Ensure oxalate salt stability validated for transport conditions

Coordinate with FDA for Type II DMF review timeline