Lidocaine Hydrochloride from Japan
Lidocaine hydrochloride, an aromatic amino-compound with ether oxygen function, serves as a local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic drug. Classified under HTS 2922.50.2500 as 'other aromatic oxygen-function amino-compounds' used as drugs. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined pharmaceutical intermediates.
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 pharmacopeia compliance certificate (USP/EP) and impurity profile for CBP clearance
• Declare exact CAS number (73-78-9) and confirm not denatured to avoid alcohol headings
• Avoid packaging >25kg drums which may trigger bulk chemical vs pharmaceutical scrutiny