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
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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