Procaine Hydrochloride from Canada
Procaine is a p-aminobenzoic acid ester with amino-alcohol characteristics and oxygen function, used as a local anesthetic. It qualifies under HTS 2922.50.4000 as an aromatic amino-acid-phenol derivative with oxygen function. Ester classification follows the acid-function compound per Chapter 29 ester note (A).
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Ensure ester stability documentation for transport; comply with FDA API registration; label clearly to avoid phenol classification confusion