Levobupivacaine Hydrochloride from China
Levobupivacaine hydrochloride is the S-enantiomer of bupivacaine, offering reduced cardiotoxicity. Classified under HTS 2924.29.71.00 as an aromatic cyclic amide per additional U.S. note 3. Meets chapter requirements for separate chemically defined stereoisomers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide chiral HPLC analysis confirming >99% enantiomeric excess
• Include comparative toxicology data vs. racemic bupivacaine
• Declare specific rotation value for optical purity verification