Phenobarbital 60mg Tablets from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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
• 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