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Methaqualone Base (Pure) from Germany

Pure methaqualone (INN) is a synthetic quinazolinone sedative with a fused pyrimidine ring structure. Classified under HTS 2933.55.00.00 for its specific naming as a heterocyclic nitrogen compound with pyrimidine ring, adhering to chapter notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds. Imported primarily for forensic analysis or pharmaceutical reference standards.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include analytical HPLC reports proving chemical identity; register as Schedule I substance with DEA

Pitfall: bulk shipments without end-user certificates trigger scrutiny