Mepivacaine Hydrochloride from China
Mepivacaine hydrochloride features an N-methyl-pipecoloxylidide structure with aromatic amino and amide oxygen, fitting HTS 2922.50.3500 for note 3 products as anesthetic intermediates. Chapter notes confirm classification by latest numerical heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use HTS lookup tools for note 3 verification; include origin certificates for GSP eligibility
• Avoid bulk vs retail packaging confusion leading to duty hikes