2933.91.00.00 - Alprazolam (INN), camazepam (INN), chlordiazepoxide (INN), clonazepam (INN), clorazepate, delorazepam (INN), diazepam (INN), estazolam (INN), ethyl loflazepate (INN), fludiazepam (INN), flunitrazepam (INN), flurazepam (INN), halazepam (INN), lorazepam (INN), lormetazepam (INN), mazindol (INN), medazepam (INN), midazolam (INN), nimetazepam (INN), nitrazepam (INN), nordazepam (INN), oxazepam (INN), pinazepam (INN), prazepam (INN), pyrovalerone (INN), temazepam (INN), tetrazepam (INN) and triazolam (INN); salts thereof
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 15.4¢/kg + 149.5% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 2933.91.00.00, specifically covers a defined list of benzodiazepine derivatives and related psychoactive substances, along with their salts. These compounds are characterized by their heterocyclic structure containing nitrogen atoms and their primary use as pharmaceutical agents, primarily for their sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties. The "INN" designation indicates that these substances are recognized by the International Nonproprietary Name system, facilitating global identification.
It is crucial to distinguish this specific entry from its sibling category, 2933.92.00.00, which covers Azinphos-methyl, a distinct organophosphate insecticide. Unlike the pharmaceutical compounds classified here, Azinphos-methyl is primarily known for its agricultural application as a pest control agent. The existence of the "Other" subcategory at the next level (2933.99) signifies that there are other heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms not explicitly listed under 2933.91 or 2933.92, which would be classified by their specific chemical structure and properties.
As this HTS code is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 2933.91.00.00 hinges on the precise chemical identification of the imported substance and its presence within the enumerated list of INN-designated compounds or their salts. This ensures that controlled substances with significant pharmaceutical and physiological effects are correctly categorized for import and export purposes.