Lidocaine Hydrochloride from Mexico
Lidocaine hydrochloride is an aromatic amino-compound with oxygen function, specifically a local anesthetic derived from xylidine, classified under HTS 2922.50.3500 as per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for certain pharmaceutical intermediates. It features an amino group and ether oxygen function on an aromatic ring, fitting the chapter's criteria for oxygen-function amino-compounds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI via CBP rulings; provide chemical purity certificates and SDS for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as finished pharmaceutical under Chapter 30 by emphasizing intermediate status