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
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
• 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