Lidocaine Hydrochloride from Mexico
Lidocaine is an aromatic amino-compound featuring an amino-ether oxygen function, used as a local anesthetic. Classified under HTS 2922.50.4000 as 'other' aromatic amino-compounds with oxygen function per Chapter 29 provisions. The hydrochloride salt follows the base compound classification per note on salts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include DEA import permit for controlled substances; provide salt analysis confirming organic base classification; check for anti-dumping duties on pharmaceutical APIs