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Pentobarbital Sodium USP

Pentobarbital sodium, a short-acting barbiturate derivative of malonylurea used in veterinary euthanasia and medical sedation. HTS 2933.54.00.00 covers this as a barbituric acid salt.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+108.8%112.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+106.3%110%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+106.3%110%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+21.3%21.3%
🇯🇵JapanFree+23.8%23.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.39.00Lower: 100% vs 112.5%

If for veterinary dosage forms

Veterinary medicaments containing pentobarbital in finished form classified under Chapter 30.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 112.5%

If in chemical preparations for lab use

Mixtures not chemically defined may fall under Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• State intended use (human vs veterinary) as it affects regulatory oversight

• Provide veterinary certificates if destined for animal health applications

• Ensure packaging prevents diversion to illicit uses