Levobupivacaine Hydrochloride from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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