Dermatological agents and local anesthetics

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Duty Rate (from China)

6.5%
MFN Base Rate6.5%

Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Total Effective Rate6.5%

Products classified under HTS 2922.50.17.00

Lidocaine Hydrochloride

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic agent used for numbing skin and mucous membranes during minor medical procedures. It falls under HTS 2922.50.1700 as an aromatic amino-compound with oxygen function, specifically classified as a dermatological agent and local anesthetic. This chemically defined organic compound is typically supplied as a powder or solution for pharmaceutical use.

Pramoxine Hydrochloride

Pramoxine hydrochloride is a topical anesthetic used in creams and lotions for relieving skin itching and pain from conditions like hemorrhoids. Classified under HTS 2922.50.1700 due to its aromatic amino-alcohol-phenol structure with oxygen function, recognized as a dermatological local anesthetic. It is imported as a pure chemical for formulation into consumer health products.

Dibucaine Hydrochloride

Dibucaine hydrochloride, also known as cinchocaine, serves as a potent local anesthetic for topical dermatological applications like sunburn relief. It qualifies for HTS 2922.50.1700 as an aromatic amino-compound featuring oxygen functions, explicitly listed among local anesthetics. Typically imported in crystalline powder form for pharmaceutical compounding.

Benzocaine

Benzocaine is an ester-type local anesthetic used in oral gels, throat lozenges, and skin ointments for pain relief. Under HTS 2922.50.1700, it is classified as a dermatological agent due to its aromatic amino-acid-phenol structure with oxygen function. Imported primarily as a white crystalline powder for drug manufacturing.

Tetracaine Hydrochloride

Tetracaine hydrochloride is a potent local anesthetic employed in spinal and topical applications for dermatological procedures. It fits HTS 2922.50.1700 as an aromatic oxygen-function amino-compound designated for local anesthetic use. Supplied as a fine powder, often with stabilizers permitted by Chapter Note (f).

Butamben

Butamben, or butyl aminobenzoate, functions as a local anesthetic in topical formulations for skin irritation. Classified in HTS 2922.50.1700 for its aromatic amino-compound with oxygen function as a dermatological agent. Imported as pure chemical for incorporation into ointments and sprays.

Cyclomethylcaine

Cyclomethylcaine is a lesser-known local anesthetic used in dermatological creams for surface analgesia. It meets HTS 2922.50.1700 criteria as an aromatic amino-oxygen function compound serving as a dermatological agent. Typically handled as a bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Hexylcaine Hydrochloride

Hexylcaine hydrochloride provides local anesthesia for skin and mucosal surfaces in medical settings. Under HTS 2922.50.1700, its aromatic amino-compound oxygen-function structure qualifies it as a local anesthetic dermatological agent. Distributed as hydrochloride salt for stability.

Meprylcaine

Meprylcaine acts as a topical local anesthetic for dermatological pain management. Fits HTS 2922.50.1700 as aromatic oxygen-function amino-compound for local anesthetic use. Pure form imported for specialty formulations.

Isobucaine

Isobucaine serves as a surface anesthetic in skin treatment products. Classified HTS 2922.50.1700 for aromatic amino-oxygen function as dermatological local anesthetic.

Mepivacaine Hydrochloride

Mepivacaine hydrochloride used in dental and skin local anesthesia. HTS 2922.50.1700 aromatic amino-compound dermatological agent.

Propipocaine Hydrochloride

Propipocaine hydrochloride topical anesthetic for skin. HTS 2922.50.1700 classification.

Chlorobutanol

Chlorobutanol local antiseptic anesthetic for dermatology. Aromatic oxygen-function amino-compound HTS 2922.50.1700.

Phenacaine

Phenacaine historical local anesthetic for ocular/skin use. Fits HTS 2922.50.1700 criteria.

Cocaine Hydrochloride (Pharma Grade)

Pharmaceutical cocaine hydrochloride for local anesthesia in controlled medical use. Strictly HTS 2922.50.1700 as aromatic alkaloid-derived anesthetic.