Benzocaine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Certify ester content >95% purity; avoid retail packaging suggesting Chapter 33 cosmetics; provide CAS registry verification