Lidocaine Base Powder EP/BP from China
European Pharmacopoeia grade pure lidocaine base (diethylaminoacetoxylidide) used in compounding pharmacies for custom anesthetic formulations. Falls under HTS 2924.29.57.00 as the specific aromatic cyclic amide drug, chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a). Supplied as white crystalline powder for API manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit EP/BP Certificates of Analysis and GMP manufacturing certificates to confirm compliance with pharmacopeial standards
• Declare as 'pharmaceutical reference standard' if for quality control testing to qualify for potential duty exemptions
• Segregate from cosmetic-grade shipments; contamination with non-pharma lidocaine risks Chapter 38 reclassification