Lidocaine Hydrochloride from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File for pharmaceutical-grade imports; ensure USP compliance certification

Provide detailed chemical purity analysis and Certificate of Analysis to avoid misclassification as general chemicals

Declare exact concentration and intended medical use to prevent reclassification under Chapter 30 as finished drugs