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Lidocaine Hydrochloride USP from China

Pharmaceutical grade lidocaine hydrochloride, the salt form of diethylaminoacetoxylidide, used as a local anesthetic in medical procedures. Classified under HTS 2924.29.57.00 as an aromatic cyclic amide-function compound specifically identified as the drug lidocaine. Meets chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds used primarily in pharmaceutical applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

112.5%

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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide FDA Drug Master File and Certificate of Analysis confirming USP purity >99% to verify pharmaceutical grade classification

• Include drug-specific import permit from FDA and ensure labeling meets 21 CFR 201 for amide-function compounds

• Avoid misclassification as cosmetic ingredient; maintain documentation proving medical end-use to prevent reclassification

Lidocaine Hydrochloride USP from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2924.29.57.00