Pramoxine Hydrochloride from Japan
Pramoxine hydrochloride is a topical anesthetic used in creams and lotions for relieving skin itching and pain from conditions like hemorrhoids. Classified under HTS 2922.50.1700 due to its aromatic amino-alcohol-phenol structure with oxygen function, recognized as a dermatological local anesthetic. It is imported as a pure chemical for formulation into consumer health products.
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
• Include safety data sheets confirming <1% impurities as per Chapter 29 notes for chemically defined compounds
• Verify supplier's DMF status with FDA to expedite customs clearance for pharma intermediates
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail sale, which could shift classification to Chapter 33 or 30