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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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