HS Code Subheading

Allobarbital (INN), amobarbital (INN), barbital (INN), butalbital (INN), butobarbital, cyclobarbital (INN), methylphenobarbital (INN), pentobarbital (INN), phenobarbital (INN), secbutabarbital (INN), secobarbital (INN) and vinylbital (INN); salts thereof

2933.53 Subheading
Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries

About HS Code 293353

This specific HS code covers a defined list of barbiturates, including Allobarbital, Amobarbital, Phenobarbital, Pentobarbital, and their salts. These compounds are potent central nervous system depressants, historically used as sedatives, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants in medicine. Their trade is highly regulated globally due to their potential for abuse and dependence, falling under international drug control conventions. Key players are pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, operating under stringent national and international drug control laws. Purity, pharmaceutical grade, and compliance with pharmacopoeia standards are paramount for these controlled substances.

Products Under This Code

Phenobarbital, Pentobarbital, Amobarbital, Secobarbital, Butalbital, Barbital, Cyclobarbital

Real World Examples

Pfizer, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz (Novartis), Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Mylan (now Viatris)

Common Misclassification

These are often confused with other controlled substances (e.g., other psychotropic substances in 2933.99) or even formulated pharmaceutical products (Chapter 30) if they are in dosage form.

Products Classified Under 2933.53

PhenobarbitalAmobarbitalSecobarbital

Related Codes

2933.11 Heterocyclic compounds; with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused pyrazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, phenazone (antipyrin) and its derivatives 2933.19 Heterocyclic compounds; with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused pyrazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than henazone (antipyrin) and its derivatives 2933.21 Heterocyclic compounds; with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, hydantoin and its derivatives 2933.29 Heterocyclic compounds; with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than hydantoin and its derivatives 2933.31 Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, pyridine and its salts 2933.32 Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, piperidine and its salts 2933.33 Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, alfentanil (INN), anileridine (INN), bezitramide (INN), bromazepam (INN), carfentanil (INN), difenoxin (INN), diphenoxylate (INN), dipipanone (INN) 2933.34 Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other fentanyls and their derivatives 2933.35 Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, 3-quinuclidinol 2933.36 Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, 4-anilino-N-phenethylpiperidine (ANPP)

Industry

This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.

Trade Overview

Trade is heavily controlled and occurs primarily between pharmaceutical companies in countries like the USA, Germany, Switzerland, and India.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 293353?

HS code 293353 covers: Allobarbital (INN), amobarbital (INN), barbital (INN), butalbital (INN), butobarbital, cyclobarbital (INN), methylphenobarbital (INN), pentobarbital (INN), phenobarbital (INN), secbutabarbital (INN), secobarbital (INN) and vinylbital (INN); salts thereof. This specific HS code covers a defined list of barbiturates, including Allobarbital, Amobarbital, Phenobarbital, Pentobarbital, and their salts. These compounds are potent central nervous system depressants, historically used as sedatives, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants in medicine. Their trade is highly regulated globally due to their potential for abuse and dependence, falling under international drug control conventions. Key players are pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, operating under stringent national and international drug control laws. Purity, pharmaceutical grade, and compliance with pharmacopoeia standards are paramount for these controlled substances.

What products fall under HS code 293353?

Phenobarbital, Pentobarbital, Amobarbital, Secobarbital, Butalbital, Barbital, Cyclobarbital

What are common misclassifications for HS code 293353?

These are often confused with other controlled substances (e.g., other psychotropic substances in 2933.99) or even formulated pharmaceutical products (Chapter 30) if they are in dosage form.

How is HS code 293353 structured?

HS code 293353 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (33) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (53) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.