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Phenobarbital Sodium Powder

The sodium salt of phenobarbital, used in injectable formulations and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2933.54.00.00 as a salt of barbituric acid derivatives per Chapter 29 notes.

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.

2933.59Lower: 19% vs 112.5%

If containing additional substituents on pyrimidine ring

Other pyrimidine derivatives with different substitution patterns fall under 2933.59.

3002.90Lower: 12.5% vs 112.5%

If part of immunological product mixtures

Excluded from Chapter 29 per chapter notes when incorporated in immunological products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include salt formation documentation to justify classification under 2933.54

• Verify stability data as sodium salts may have different storage requirements

• Label clearly as 'not for retail sale' to prevent Chapter 30 reclassification