Phenobarbital Sodium Powder from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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