Barbital (Barbitone) from Japan
Barbital, the diethyl derivative of barbituric acid, historically used as a sedative. Pure chemical form classified under HTS 2933.54.00.00 as a malonylurea derivative.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%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
• Commonly imported as reference standard; specify analytical use
• Small quantities typically exempt from some documentation
• Include CAS number (57-44-3) on commercial invoice