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Pharmaceutical Grade Barbituric Acid Powder

High-purity barbituric acid powder (≥99%) manufactured specifically for use in API synthesis of barbiturate sedatives and anticonvulsants. Meets USP/EP pharmacopeia standards and is classifiable under tariff item 2933.52.00 as malonylurea.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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2933.59.00Same rate: Free

If the product is a barbiturate derivative

Derivatives like phenobarbital are classified under other pyrimidine compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the product meets pharmacopeia standards and is pure barbituric acid

• Provide a certificate of analysis

• Check if Health Canada requires a drug establishment license for the intended use

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.

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.

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.