Procaine Hydrochloride from China
Procaine hydrochloride, or novocaine, is a p-aminobenzoic acid ester with amino and phenolic oxygen functions, an aromatic compound listed under HTS 2922.50.3500 via U.S. note 3 for local anesthetics. It qualifies as an amino-acid-phenol per chapter definitions.
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
• Submit TSCA certification if for non-pharma use; ensure labeling matches chemical identity to avoid Chapter 30 shift
• Common pitfall: undervaluation due to bulk packaging