Meprobamate from China
Meprobamate, an aromatic dicarbamate ureine derivative, functions as an anxiolytic and sedative drug. HTS 2924.21.20.00 applies due to its inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for specific cyclic amide compounds. This pure chemical import is distinguished from formulated medicaments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Cross-reference exact CAS number against note 3 to prevent misclassification disputes
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to maintain stability, with documentation proving compliance
• Avoid co-mingling with other APIs in shipment to prevent mixture reclassification