Pentobarbital Sodium USP from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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