Phenobarbital Intermediate (5-Ethyl-5-phenylbarbituric Acid)
This barbituric acid derivative serves as key intermediate for phenobarbital synthesis, featuring ethyl and phenyl substitutions on the cyclic amide ring. HTS 2924.29.95.00 covers it as unspecified cyclic amide. DEA List I chemical.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 6.5% | +25.0% | 31.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 6.5% | โ | 6.5% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 6.5% | โ | 6.5% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 6.5% | โ | 6.5% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 6.5% | โ | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pyrimidine classification predominates
Specific purine/pyrimidine pharmaceuticals in heading 2933.
If for sera/vaccine production
Immunological exclusions apply per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข DEA 222 form required; chemical import license; end-user verification mandatory
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N-Acetylpiperazine
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2-Pyrrolidone (Pyrrolidin-2-one)
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Caprolactam
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N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP)
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Ethosuximide
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