Benzocaine from Germany
Benzocaine is an ethyl ester of p-aminobenzoic acid, featuring aromatic amino and ester oxygen functions. Classified under HTS 2922.50.4000 as amino-acid-phenol derivative with oxygen function per ester rules. Used as topical anesthetic.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify ester content >95% purity; avoid retail packaging suggesting Chapter 33 cosmetics; provide CAS registry verification