Pentobarbital Sodium from Japan
Pentobarbital sodium, a short-acting barbituric acid salt with pyrimidine ring, used as veterinary anesthetic. Falls under HTS 2933.52.9000 as 'other' barbituric acid salts per chapter notes for chemically defined organic compounds with nitrogen heterocycles. Not covered by specific barbiturate subheadings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain veterinary drug import authorization and controlled substance registration from FDA/DEA
• Provide analytical specs confirming pyrimidine structure and salt form for customs verification
• Package with stabilizers only if necessary for transport per chapter note (f); avoid retail forms