Lidocaine Hydrochloride from China
Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic and aromatic amide compound used for nerve block and topical anesthesia. Classified under HTS 2924.29.71.00 due to its cyclic amide structure and inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. It's a separate chemically defined organic compound meeting chapter requirements.
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
• Verify DEA import permit requirements as it's a controlled substance precursor
• Include stability data and ICH-compliant packaging specifications in import documentation
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg to prevent classification as industrial chemical