Amobarbital USP Powder from Japan
Amobarbital is an intermediate-acting barbiturate with pyrimidine ring, used for sedation and hypnosis, explicitly named in HTS 2933.53.00.00. Imported as USP-grade powder for tablet/capsule manufacturing. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 note 2(a).
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
• Controlled substance import permit required; track quota allocations via DEA 333 form
• Ensure ICH Q7 GMP certification for API to pass FDA border holds
• Verify no alcohol solvents remain from synthesis per Chapter 29 solvent dissolution limits