Lidocaine Hydrochloride from Mexico
Lidocaine hydrochloride is an aromatic amino-acid derivative used as a local anesthetic drug, featuring an oxygen-function amino-compound structure with ester and amine groups. It falls under HTS 2922.49.26.00 as an aromatic 'other' oxygen-function amino-acid salt classified as a drug. This pharmaceutical compound is chemically defined and meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate organic compounds used in medical applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA approval and Drug Establishment Registration prior to import; include Certificate of Analysis confirming purity and batch details
• Provide detailed chemical composition and pharmacological data to justify drug classification under 2922.49.26.00; avoid misclassification as general chemical