Lidocaine Free Base Research Grade from Mexico
High-purity (>99.5%) lidocaine base for pharmaceutical research and analytical standards. Classified under HTS 2924.29.57.00 as chemically defined aromatic cyclic amide drug meeting Chapter 29 purity criteria. Used as reference standard in HPLC method validation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%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
• Include NIST-traceable certificate of analysis with assigned purity value for research chemical exemption
• Declare quantities <1kg with end-use statement for laboratory research to avoid bulk drug scrutiny
• Segregate research-grade from GMP production shipments; different documentation and inspection requirements