Lidocaine Hydrochloride USP from Japan
Lidocaine HCl is a local anesthetic drug, an amino-phenol ether derivative with hydrochloride salt, fitting chapter notes for salts of oxygen-function amino-compounds. Imported as bulk API for injectable and topical preparations. The 'drugs' specification applies to its pharmaceutical grade.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include microbial limits testing and endotoxin certificates; ensure pH stability documentation
• Pitfall: bulk vs packaged - declare as API only, not consumer packs