Mepivacaine from Japan
Mepivacaine, a piperidine-based aminoamide anesthetic, contains a key acyclic amide linkage. HTS 2924.19.80.00 covers this as an 'other' acyclic amide, prioritizing amide function over any heterocyclic elements per classification notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide structural formula documentation emphasizing acyclic amide as principal function
• FDA prior notice required; include stability data for transport per chapter note (f)
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, triggering chapter 38 mixtures