Vilazodone Hydrochloride from Japan
Vilazodone hydrochloride is a newer SSRI with 5-HT1A receptor agonism for major depressive disorder, featuring indole-piperazine nitrogen heterocycles. It qualifies under this HTS as an aromatic psychotherapeutic CNS drug.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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
• Provide in vitro receptor binding affinity data
• Document 1-(4-chlorobenzhydryl)piperazine impurity limits
• Include food effect bioavailability studies