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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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