Thiopental Sodium

Thiopental sodium, a thiobarbiturate used as an intravenous anesthetic. The sulfur substitution maintains classification under HTS 2933.54.00.00 as a barbituric acid derivative.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%3.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3005.90.10Higher: 10% vs 3.7%

If in sterile injectable dosage form

Finished pharmaceutical preparations classified under Chapter 30.

2930.90Higher: 13.7% vs 3.7%

If organo-sulfur classification emphasized

Sulfur substitution might be interpreted under organo-sulfur compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Lyophilized form common; verify reconstitution instructions

Anesthetic use requires hospital/pharmacy end-user statements

Light protection mandatory during transport