Mepivacaine Hydrochloride from Japan
An amide local anesthetic, mepivacaine hydrochloride features an aromatic cyclic amide derivative structure. Falls under HTS 2924.29.62 for aromatic cyclic amides listed as 'other drugs'. Adheres to Chapter 29 rules for pure organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include vasoconstrictor compatibility data if epinephrinated; FDA prior notice required
• Validate chiral HPLC assays for enantiomeric excess
• Use UN-approved pharma packaging for air import