Benzocaine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure batch certificates show >99% purity to meet 'chemically defined' requirements of Chapter 29
• Register with FDA's Drug Establishment Registration system prior to first import shipment
• Monitor for DEA watch-list status due to misuse potential in unregulated products