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Glutethimide USP Powder from Japan

Pharmaceutical-grade glutethimide powder meeting USP standards, a pure chemically defined organic compound classified as an imide-function compound under HTS 2925.12.00.00. It is used primarily in laboratory and research settings for its sedative properties. This classification applies due to its specific chemical structure as glutethimide (INN).

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

27.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify DEA import permits are required due to controlled substance status; ensure Certificate of Analysis confirms 99%+ purity

• Avoid misdeclaration as general pharmaceutical to prevent penalties