Benzocaine from Canada
Benzocaine is an aromatic ester of p-aminobenzoic acid used as a topical anesthetic drug, qualifying as an oxygen-function amino-compound ester. It fits HTS 2922.49.26.00 as an 'other' aromatic amino-acid derivative primarily for pharmaceutical drug use. Chapter 29 note (A) places esters with the later numerical heading.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include safety data sheet (SDS) specifying 94-09-7 CAS and purity >98% for drug verification
• Prevent mislabeling as cosmetic ingredient; emphasize pharmaceutical end-use in entry docs
• Check for anti-caking agents; declare per Chapter 29(f) to maintain chemical purity status