Lidocaine Hydrochloride from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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