Lidocaine Hydrochloride from Japan
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 — 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
• 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