Procaine Hydrochloride from Japan
Procaine HCl, classic ester anesthetic with p-aminobenzoic acid oxygen-amino structure. HTS 2922.50.2500 aromatic oxygen-function amino-drug. Historical first synthetic local anesthetic still in 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
• Allergy warning labels mandatory due to PABA sensitivity
• Hydrolysis rate testing required (rapid breakdown in plasma)
• Include Novocain trademark history if marketing generic