Pentobarbital Sodium USP from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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