U.S. imports of Meprobamate (INN) (HS 292411) totaled $342K in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Meprobamate (INN) imports of $342K in August 2026 ran 627% above the year-to-date monthly average of $47K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMeprobamate is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the US Controlled Substances Act, classified as a carbamate anxiolytic that was widely prescribed in the mid-20th century and remains in limited clinical use. Imports under 2924110000 require DEA import authorization in addition to standard FDA drug-substance entry requirements, making the compliance pathway more complex than for non-controlled pharmaceutical intermediates. Malaysia and China are the recorded suppliers, reflecting the concentration of generic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing in Asia.
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1 import shipments a month
Because meprobamate is a Schedule IV controlled substance, importers must obtain a DEA import permit in addition to meeting FDA requirements for drug substance entry. The foreign manufacturer must also be registered with the DEA. Failure to secure DEA authorization before shipment can result in seizure at the port of entry.
Yes. Foreign manufacturers of pharmaceutical active ingredients destined for the US market must be registered with FDA under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act framework, and the facility is subject to FDA inspection. Importers should confirm current registration status and any import alert history for the specific manufacturing site before placing orders.
Subheading 4 of 8 in heading 2924
Subheading 292411 · $342K of $109.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$342KYoY · free account
Exports
$50KYoY · free account
Low of 5 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 5 of 12 months reported, exports 7 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Malaysia together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2924110000 | Meprobamate (Inn) | $342K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2924110000 | Meprobamate (Inn) | $50K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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