Articaine Hydrochloride from Germany
Articaine hydrochloride is a unique thiophene-based amide local anesthetic used primarily in dentistry. It qualifies for HTS 2924.29.71.00 as an aromatic cyclic amide listed in additional U.S. note 3, despite sulfur content not dominating classification. The amide function determines heading placement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include sulfur content analysis to distinguish from heading 2930 organo-sulfur compounds
• Provide dental-specific pharmacodynamic data supporting therapeutic classification
• Declare exact pH range (3.0-3.5) for injection-grade material