Cyclomethylcaine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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