Amobarbital Sodium from Japan
Amobarbital sodium is the sodium salt of amobarbital, a long-acting barbituric acid derivative with a pyrimidine ring structure. It is used medically as a sedative or hypnotic. As a salt of malonylurea (barbituric acid), it falls under tariff item 2933.52.00, which covers such compounds with a pyrimidine ring.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure you have a valid Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) import permit from Health Canada before shipping, as amobarbital sodium is a controlled substance
• Declare the correct 8-digit tariff item 2933.52.00 on your customs documentation to avoid delays
• Keep records of the chemical purity and intended use to support classification