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Lidocaine 5% Ointment from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

100%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Verify exact concentration and confirm it's not mixed with other actives to avoid reclassification; ensure FDA labeling compliance for OTC drugs; provide stability data to prevent issues with temperature-controlled shipping