Mepivacaine Hydrochloride from Japan
Mepivacaine hydrochloride is an aromatic amide local anesthetic with cyclic carbamate-related structure. HTS 2924.29.77 covers this as other aromatic cyclic amides and their salts. Pure chemically defined compound per chapter 29 note (a).
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
• Provide HPLC purity analysis (>99%) confirming amide integrity
• Use industrial packaging only; consumer kits reclassify under chapter 30 or 90
• Include batch certificates tracing to GMP facilities for customs clearance