Lidocaine Hydrochloride from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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