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

HS v2022 Code: 293353

About 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

HS code 293353 encompasses a group of barbiturate drugs that are primarily used as sedatives, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants. These substances play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry, providing effective treatments for various medical conditions, including insomnia, anxiety, and seizure disorders. The production and trade of these compounds are closely regulated due to their potential for abuse and addiction, making this industry an important part of the broader healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Production process

The production of the substances covered under HS code 293353 typically involves a multi-step chemical synthesis process. This may include the reaction of various organic compounds, such as alcohols, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids, to form the desired barbiturate derivatives. The specific techniques employed can vary depending on the target compound, but often involve purification steps, such as crystallization or distillation, to ensure the desired purity and quality of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the substances under HS code 293353 include a range of organic chemicals, such as 290511 ethanol, 291219 acetone, and various substituted barbituric acid derivatives. Additionally, specialized equipment, such as chemical reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are necessary for the manufacturing process. The production of these substances also requires skilled personnel with expertise in organic chemistry and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Production outputs

The substances covered under HS code 293353 are primarily used as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in the production of various prescription medications. These barbiturate drugs may be further processed and formulated into finished pharmaceutical products, such as tablets, capsules, or solutions, which are then distributed to healthcare providers and patients. Other industries that may consume the outputs of this industry include the 302100 medical and surgical instruments, 300490 other medicaments, and 300220 vaccines for human medicine sectors.

Revisions to 293353

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 293353. The most recent 1 version of this code (293353) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 293353.

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2933'>2933: Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293353'>293353: 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</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293311'>293311: 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</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293319'>293319: 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</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293321'>293321: Heterocyclic compounds; with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, hydantoin and its derivatives</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293329'>293329: 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</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293331'>293331: Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, pyridine and its salts</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293332'>293332: Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, piperidine and its salts</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293333'>293333: 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)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293334'>293334: Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other fentanyls and their derivatives</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293335'>293335: Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, 3-quinuclidinol</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293336'>293336: Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, 4-anilino-N-phenethylpiperidine (ANPP)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293337'>293337: Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, N-phenethyl-4-piperdone (NPP)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293339'>293339: Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, n.e.c. in 2933.3</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293341'>293341: Heterocyclic compounds; containing a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, not further fused, levorphanol (INN) and its salts</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293349'>293349: Heterocyclic compounds; containing a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, not further fused, other than levorphanol (INN) and its salts</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293352'>293352: Heterocyclic compounds; containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, malonylurea (barbituric acid) and its salts</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293354'>293354: Heterocyclic compounds; containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, other derivatives of malonylurea (barbituric acid) and salts thereof, n.e.c. in 2933.53</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293355'>293355: Heterocyclic compounds; containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure; loprazolam (INN), mecloqualone (INN), methaqualone (INN), and zipeprol (INN); salts thereof</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293359'>293359: Heterocyclic compounds; containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, (other than malonylurea and its derivatives, loprazolam, mecloqualone, methaqualone, zipeprol, and salts thereof) n.e.c. in 2933.5</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293361'>293361: Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused triazine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, melamine</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293369'>293369: Heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused triazine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, others excluding melamine</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293371'>293371: Heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293372'>293372: Heterocyclic compounds; lactams; clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN)</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293379'>293379: Heterocyclic compounds; lactams; other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) and clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN)</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293391'>293391: Heterocyclic compounds; alprazolam (INN), camazepam (INN), chlordiazepoxide (INN), clonazepam (INN), clorazepate, delorazepam (INN), diazepam (INN), estazolam (INN), ethyl loflazepate (INN), fludiazepam (INN), flunitrazepam (INN), (cont)</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293392'>293392: Heterocyclic compounds; azinphos-methyl (ISO)</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293399'>293399: Heterocyclic compounds; n.e.c. in headings no. 2933</a>"]

    

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