Articaine Hydrochloride from Germany
Articaine hydrochloride is a thiophene-based aromatic amino-amide with sulfonate oxygen function, included in HTS 2922.50.3500 under U.S. note 3 for dental anesthetics. Its structure qualifies as amino-compound with oxygen function per chapter scope.
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
• Declare sulfur content accurately; obtain prior CBP binding ruling for note 3
• Common issue: classification as organo-sulfur under 2930 if thiophene emphasized