Barbituric Acid
Barbituric acid (malonylurea) is a heterocyclic compound with a pyrimidine ring, serving as the core scaffold for barbiturate pharmaceuticals. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classifiable under tariff item 2933.52.00.
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 product is a substituted barbiturate
Substituted barbiturates like phenobarbital are classified as other pyrimidine compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify as malonylurea under 2933.52.00; ensure it is not a derivative
• Provide a safety data sheet and proof of purity
• Verify if any import restrictions apply under Canadian drug precursor regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2933.52.00
5,5-Diethylbarbituric Acid Intermediate
Pure barbituric acid used as an intermediate for synthesizing 5,5-diethylbarbituric acid (barbital). It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with a pyrimidine ring, falling under tariff item 2933.52.00 as malonylurea (barbituric acid) and its salts.
Amobarbital Sodium
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.
Barbituric Acid Aqueous Solution
Barbituric acid dissolved in water, as permitted by Chapter 29 note (d). The aqueous solution is a normal method of putting up for safety or transport, and the solvent does not render it suitable for specific use, so it remains classifiable under tariff item 2933.52.00.
Barbituric Acid (pure)
Malonylurea, also known as barbituric acid, is the parent pyrimidine heterocyclic compound. It is directly classifiable under tariff item 2933.52.00 as the base compound and its salts, per the tariff description.
Barbituric Acid Technical Grade
Technical grade malonylurea (90-95% purity) for industrial synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals. Despite lower purity, it qualifies as a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 note (a), classifiable under tariff item 2933.52.00.
Barbituric Acid with Stabilizer
Barbituric acid containing an added stabilizer necessary for preservation during transport, as permitted by Chapter 29 note (f). The stabilizer does not render it suitable for specific use, so it remains classifiable under tariff item 2933.52.00.