Ethinamate from Germany
Ethinamate is an aromatic ureine derivative used as a short-acting sedative-hypnotic. It qualifies for HTS 2924.21.20.00 as a product specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The heading covers its cyclic carbamate structure in pure chemical form.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm non-narcotic status with DEA but prepare for enhanced scrutiny as tranquilizer
• Provide spectroscopic analysis (NMR/IR) confirming aromatic ureine structure
• Import in small research quantities to minimize regulatory burden