Lidocaine Hydrochloride

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a cyclic amide derivative used as a local anesthetic drug, featuring an aromatic ring structure in its molecular composition. It falls under HTS 2924.29.62.50 as an aromatic cyclic amide classified as 'other drugs' within the carboxyamide-function compounds. This classification applies to its chemically defined structure meeting chapter 29 notes for separate organic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2933.39.21Same rate: 6.5%

If imported as a salt of a heterocyclic compound

Salts of heterocyclic compounds may shift to heading 2933 if the base structure is prioritized over amide function.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If put up in dosage form for retail sale

Finished pharmaceutical dosage forms (e.g., injections) move to chapter 30, excluding bulk chemicals.

2925.19Higher: 13.7% vs 6.5%

If classified primarily by imine or amine function

If the amine function dominates over cyclic amide, it falls under heading 2925 per chapter classification rules.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File prior to import; provide certificates of analysis confirming purity

Declare exact chemical composition and CAS number (73-78-9) on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification

Related Products under HTS 2924.29.62.50

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride

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.

Aprindine Hydrochloride

Aprindine hydrochloride is an aromatic cyclic amide antiarrhythmic agent with a benzhydryl structure. It is categorized under HTS 2924.29.62.50 as an 'other' drug in the aromatic cyclic amides section. Fits chapter 29 definitions for chemically pure compounds with amide function.

Carbostyril (4-Quinolone Derivative)

Carbostyril derivatives serve as intermediates for aromatic amide drugs like fluoroquinolones. Classified under HTS 2924.29.62.50 as 'other' aromatic cyclic amides used in pharmaceuticals. Structure contains fused cyclic amide ring per chapter 29 specifications.

Prilocaine Hydrochloride

Prilocaine hydrochloride, an amino amide anesthetic with toluidine aromatic structure, is used for dental procedures. Falls in HTS 2924.29.62.50 for other aromatic cyclic amide drugs. Chemically defined per chapter notes, excluding mixtures.

Mepivacaine Hydrochloride

Mepivacaine hydrochloride is an aromatic piperidine amide local anesthetic for infiltration. HTS 2924.29.62.50 applies as other aromatic cyclic amide drug. Conforms to chapter 29 salt classification rules.

Articaine Hydrochloride

Articaine hydrochloride, thiophene-containing aromatic amide, unique for dental anesthesia due to rapid metabolism. Under HTS 2924.29.62.50 as other aromatic amide drug. Cyclic amide with sulfur per organo-sulfur notes exclusion.