Lidocaine Hydrochloride from Japan
Lidocaine hydrochloride is an aromatic cyclic amide derivative used as a local anesthetic drug. It falls under HTS 2924.29.62 as an aromatic cyclic amide classified as 'other drugs' due to its carboxyamide function and pharmaceutical application. This code applies to such compounds meeting chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify DEA registration for narcotic precursors if applicable; provide FDA import alerts and drug master files
• Ensure COA confirms purity >99% to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Label as pharmaceutical API with batch-specific documentation