Aromatic Antidepressant Sertraline Hydrochloride from Japan
Sertraline HCl is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with aromatic ring structure for depression treatment. HTS 2942.00.05.00 applies to this chemically defined aromatic drug, following salt classification rules of Chapter Note 5(C).
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
• Hydrochloride salt follows base compound classification per Note 5(C)(1)
• Provide DEA import permit for controlled substance precursors if applicable
• Document excludes Chapter 30 exclusions like immunological products