Lidocaine Hydrochloride from China
Lidocaine hydrochloride is an aromatic cyclic amide local anesthetic with amide-function compound structure. As a derivative of cyclic carbamates/amides, it falls under HTS 2924.29.77 for other aromatic cyclic amides. Meets chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds used in medical applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include pharmacopeia compliance certificates (USP/EP) verifying salt form and amide purity for customs verification
• Declare as bulk API only; retail injectables shift to chapter 30 - maintain B2B documentation
• Monitor for controlled substance scheduling; provide end-use statements to avoid narcotic classification issues