Glutethimide Sodium Salt
Glutethimide sodium salt is a salt derivative of the imide compound glutethimide (INN), classified with the imide base under Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), which directs inorganic salts of organic compounds to the heading appropriate to the organic compound. As a salt of glutethimide, it falls under tariff item 2925.12.00, the sole item in subheading 2925.12. It is a chemically defined compound for research applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the salt is not derived from glutethimide but from a different imide compound
Heading 29.33 covers other nitrogen heterocyclic compounds, which may apply if the salt is based on a different parent compound.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly identify the product as the sodium salt of glutethimide and provide the chemical formula on the invoice
• Reference Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) in your classification rationale if queried by CBSA
• Ensure the salt is pure and not mixed with other substances that could affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2925.12.00
Analytical Glutethimide Standard
Analytical glutethimide standard is a certified reference material of the pure imide compound glutethimide (INN), supplied in precise milligram quantities for HPLC calibration and laboratory analytics. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, which Chapter 29 Note 1(a) includes in the Chapter, and it is not excluded by any Chapter 29 Note 2 exclusion. As the only tariff item under subheading 2925.12, it is correctly classified here.
Glutethimide Bulk API
Glutethimide bulk API is a pure active pharmaceutical ingredient consisting of the chemically defined imide compound glutethimide (INN), used as an intermediate in downstream drug manufacturing. It meets Chapter 29 Note 1(a) as a separate chemically defined organic compound and is not excluded by Chapter 29 Note 2. Since tariff item 2925.12.00 is the sole item under subheading 2925.12, this bulk API is classified here.
Glutethimide EP Grade
Glutethimide EP Grade is a European Pharmacopoeia compliant form of the pure imide compound glutethimide (INN), used as a pharmaceutical reference standard in analytical testing and quality control. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and no exclusion in Chapter 29 Note 2 applies. It is correctly classified under tariff item 2925.12.00, the only item in subheading 2925.12.
Glutethimide for Forensic Analysis
Glutethimide for forensic analysis is a specialty standard of the pure imide compound glutethimide (INN), supplied with traceability for toxicology detection methods. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a) and is not excluded by Chapter 29 Note 2. As the sole tariff item under subheading 2925.12, this product is classified here.
Glutethimide Research Chemical
Glutethimide research chemical is a high-purity form of the chemically defined imide compound glutethimide (INN), supplied for scientific research and neurological studies. It meets Chapter 29 Note 1(a) as a separate chemically defined organic compound and is not excluded by Chapter 29 Note 2. Since tariff item 2925.12.00 is the only item under subheading 2925.12, this research chemical is classified here.
Glutethimide USP Powder
Glutethimide USP powder is a pharmaceutical-grade form of the pure imide compound glutethimide (INN) meeting USP standards, used primarily in laboratory and research settings. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a) and is not excluded by Chapter 29 Note 2. As the only tariff item under subheading 2925.12, this product is classified here.