Fluoxetine Hydrochloride from China
Fluoxetine hydrochloride, known as Prozac, is an SSRI antidepressant acting on serotonin receptors in the CNS for treating major depressive disorder and bulimia. Its piperidine ring structure qualifies it as a nitrogen-heterocyclic aromatic compound under this HTS code for psychotherapeutic agents.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
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