5,5-Diethylbarbituric Acid Intermediate from Japan
No, this is specifically barbituric acid itself. Let me correct: Pure barbituric acid used as precursor for synthesizing 5,5-diethylbarbituric acid (barbital). Classified under HTS 2933.52.1000 as the unsubstituted malonylurea meeting chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document intended use as chemical intermediate to distinguish from finished pharmaceuticals
• Comply with DEA precursor chemical reporting requirements for barbiturate synthesis
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption which affects reactivity