Phenprobamate from Germany
Phenprobamate is an aromatic cyclic carbamate (ureine derivative) used as a muscle relaxant and anxiolytic medication. Classified under HTS 2924.21.20.00 as it matches products in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for regulated cyclic amides. Its carboxyamide-function carbonic acid structure fits the heading's chemical definition.
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
• Require DEA import permit if scheduled as controlled substance; verify current status before shipment
• Provide pharmacopeia reference standards to confirm purity meets note 3 specifications
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial use, risking reclassification outside pharmaceutical context