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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%+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.

3005.90.10Lower: 12.5% vs 112.5%

If in sterile injectable dosage form

Finished pharmaceutical preparations classified under Chapter 30.

2930.90Lower: 16.2% vs 112.5%

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