Lidocaine Hydrochloride from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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