Mepivacaine Hydrochloride from Japan
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 — 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
• Use HTS lookup tools for note 3 verification; include origin certificates for GSP eligibility
• Avoid bulk vs retail packaging confusion leading to duty hikes