Pharmaceutical Lidocaine HCL Monohydrate from Canada
Lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate USP/EP grade, containing one water molecule per API unit, used in sustained-release formulations. Specific HTS 2924.29.57.00 classification for this aromatic amide salt per Chapter 29 note on organic salts. White crystalline powder soluble in water for aqueous injections.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document water content (4.7-5.5%) via Karl Fischer titration to confirm monohydrate form vs anhydrous
• Provide polymorphic form characterization (DSC/XRD) if patent-protected to avoid infringement issues
• Maintain humidity-controlled packaging (<40% RH) during ocean freight to prevent hydrate conversion