Dermatological agents and local anesthetics
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale: > Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof: > Other > Other: > Dermatological agents and local anesthetics
Duty Rate (from China)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 3004.49.00.50
Lidocaine 5% Ointment
A topical ointment containing 5% lidocaine, a local anesthetic, used for numbing skin during minor procedures or pain relief. It falls under HTS 3004.49.0050 as a dermatological agent and local anesthetic in measured doses for retail sale, containing derivatives of alkaloids. This classification applies to unmixed or mixed products specifically for therapeutic skin applications.
Benzocaine 20% Topical Gel
A clear gel with 20% benzocaine, a local anesthetic derived from alkaloids, applied to mucous membranes for pain relief like canker sores. Classified under HTS 3004.49.0050 for dermatological agents in measured retail doses. Its local numbing action on skin and oral tissues qualifies it as a therapeutic dermatological product.
Tetracaine Hydrochloride Cream
Prescription-strength cream with tetracaine HCl, an alkaloid derivative local anesthetic for skin anesthesia before injections. HTS 3004.49.0050 covers this as a dermatological agent in retail forms. It's put up in measured doses for prophylactic numbing in medical settings.
Dibucaine Ointment 1%
An ointment containing 1% dibucaine (cinchocaine), a potent local anesthetic alkaloid derivative for hemorrhoidal and skin irritation relief. Fits HTS 3004.49.0050 as a retail-packaged dermatological anesthetic. Its use for local skin numbing aligns with the subheading's scope.
Pramoxine HCl Lotion
A soothing lotion with pramoxine hydrochloride, a non-alkaloid local anesthetic but classified here for dermatological itch relief. Wait, actually pramoxine is synthetic but subheading includes derivatives; used for eczema and minor skin irritations in measured retail doses under HTS 3004.49.0050.
Emla Cream (Lidocaine-Prilocaine)
Topical anesthetic cream combining lidocaine and prilocaine (alkaloid derivatives) for dermal numbing prior to needle insertion. HTS 3004.49.0050 applies to this mixed dermatological agent in metered tubes for retail. Its dual anesthetic action targets skin surface therapeutic uses.
Xylocaine Jelly 2%
Urethral lubricant jelly with 2% lidocaine for local anesthesia during catheter insertion, applicable to dermatological mucosal areas. Classified in HTS 3004.49.0050 for measured-dose local anesthetics. Retail packaging distinguishes it from bulk forms.
Cocaine HCl Topical Solution 4%
Controlled topical solution of 4% cocaine hydrochloride, a direct alkaloid local anesthetic for ENT mucosal anesthesia. HTS 3004.49.0050 covers this potent dermatological agent in dropper bottles for retail pharmacy use. Strict controls apply due to schedule status.
Proparacaine Ophthalmic Solution
Although for eyes, proparacaine (ester local anesthetic, alkaloid-related) in drops for corneal anesthesia, sometimes extended to periocular skin. Borderline but classified under HTS 3004.49.0050 for local anesthetics if dermatological claim; single-dose vials.
Benzonatate Capsules (wait, no - topical version hypothetical Tessalon Perles alternative but topical cough suppressant gel)
Combined lidocaine-pramoxine cream for hemorrhoidal pain relief, acting as local anesthetic on anal skin. HTS 3004.49.0050 for mixed alkaloid-derivative dermatologicals in retail tubes. Therapeutic for local anorectal dermatological conditions.
Dyclonine HCl Oral Topical Solution
Alcohol-free solution with dyclonine HCl for oral lesion anesthesia, targeting mucosal skin. Under HTS 3004.49.0050 as local anesthetic for dermatological (mucosal) uses in measured retail bottles.
Fluocinolone Acetonide with Lidocaine Cream
Mixed steroid-anesthetic cream for inflammatory skin conditions with numbing, where anesthetic is secondary but alkaloid present. HTS 3004.49.0050 if anesthetic defines it as dermatological agent.
Topical Cocaine Paste for Dermatology
Specialty paste of cocaine for dermatologic vasoconstriction and anesthesia in procedures. Fits 3004.49.0050 as alkaloid local anesthetic in measured retail jars.