Cyclomethylcaine from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Reference PubChem/CAS registry in import docs for unambiguous chemical identification
• Limit impurities to those not altering classification per Chapter Note (a)
• Consult CBP for advance ruling if structural ambiguity exists with alternatives