Lidocaine Hydrochloride from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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