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Ethchlorvynol USP Powder

Pharmaceutical-grade ethchlorvynol powder meeting USP standards, a halogenated derivative of acyclic alcohol used primarily as a sedative-hypnotic. Classified under HTS 2905.51.00.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a). Supplied as pure active ingredient for compounding or formulation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3003.39Same rate: 12.5%

If formulated into capsules or tablets

Finished medicaments containing ethchlorvynol shift to Chapter 30 as pharmaceutical products, not pure organic compounds.

2933.99.97.01Higher: 112.5% vs 12.5%

If containing heterocyclic ring structure

Presence of qualifying heterocyclic components would classify under heading 2933 for heterocyclic compounds instead of acyclic alcohols.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Obtain DEA import license as it's a controlled substance (Schedule IV); provide Certificate of Analysis and pharmacopeial compliance docs; avoid misclassification as finished drug product