Prilocaine Hydrochloride from Japan
Prilocaine hydrochloride, an amino-amide local anesthetic, contains aromatic cyclic amide functionality. Classified in HTS 2924.29.77 for other aromatic cyclic amides and derivatives. Meets chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined carboxyamide compounds.
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 methemoglobinemia risk data sheets as amide safety documentation
• Ship as pure HCl salt only; mixtures with epinephrine shift to chapter 30
• Verify no anti-dusting agents added per chapter note (g) to maintain classification