Thiopental Sodium from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Lyophilized form common; verify reconstitution instructions
• Anesthetic use requires hospital/pharmacy end-user statements
• Light protection mandatory during transport