Benzocaine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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