Bupivacaine Hydrochloride from Japan
Bupivacaine hydrochloride is an aromatic cyclic amide local anesthetic drug used for nerve blocks and epidurals. Classified under HTS 2924.29.62.50 as 'other aromatic cyclic amide drugs' due to its piperidine ring and carboxyamide group. Meets chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined cyclic amides and derivatives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include DEA import permit if scheduled; verify monograph compliance with USP standards
• Label with exact salt form and concentration; mismatches lead to FDA holds
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg without anti-dusting agents per chapter note (g)