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Phenobarbital 60mg Tablets

Phenobarbital is a barbiturate anticonvulsant and sedative for seizure control and insomnia. As a mixed product containing the alkaloid derivative phenobarbital in measured doses for retail, it falls under HTS 3004.49.00.20.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+100.0%100%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+100.0%100%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+100.0%100%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

3004.90Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If not for retail sale

Institutional bulk packs shift to other medicaments.

2933.53.00Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If pure phenobarbital

Unformulated barbituric acid derivatives are in Chapter 29.

3003.41.00Lower: Free vs 100%

If medicinal for veterinary use

Veterinary medicaments have separate classification in 3003.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Secure barbiturate-specific import permits beyond standard DEA scheduling

• Ensure batch testing for impurities common in barbiturates

• Label clearly as controlled substance to avoid seizure at entry

Related Products under HTS 3004.49.00.20

Diazepam 10mg Tablets

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic used for treating anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. It contains the alkaloid derivative diazepam and is put up in measured doses for retail sale, classifying it under HTS 3004.49.00.20 as a sedative primarily affecting the central nervous system.

Lorazepam 2mg Tablets

Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine hypnotic used for short-term relief of anxiety and as a sedative before medical procedures. This measured-dose tablet form contains the alkaloid derivative lorazepam, fitting HTS 3004.49.00.20 for sedatives.

Clonazepam 0.5mg Tablets

Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine anticonvulsant used for epilepsy and panic disorder, acting as a sedative. Put up in measured doses with the alkaloid derivative clonazepam, it qualifies under HTS 3004.49.00.20.

Zolpidem 10mg Tablets

Zolpidem is an imidazopyridine hypnotic for short-term insomnia treatment. Though not a classical alkaloid, its derivative structure and CNS sedative action in measured retail doses place it under HTS 3004.49.00.20.

Alprazolam 1mg Tablets

Alprazolam (Xanax) is a triazolobenzodiazepine used as an anxiolytic sedative and anticonvulsant. The tablet form with measured doses of this alkaloid derivative for retail sale is classified in HTS 3004.49.00.20.

Midazolam Injection 5mg/5ml

Midazolam is a water-soluble benzodiazepine used IV as a sedative for anesthesia induction and seizures. This sterile injectable in measured doses containing the alkaloid derivative fits HTS 3004.49.00.20.