Lidocaine 10% Cream from Canada
High-strength prescription cream with 10% lidocaine for localized pain relief in dermatological conditions like shingles. Under HTS 3004.90.92.50 as a retail-packed local anesthetic for prophylactic/therapeutic skin uses.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: 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
• High concentration requires Rx legend; OTC limits apply (max 5% typically)
• Stability testing mandatory for creams; temperature-controlled shipping advised
• Differentiate from compounded preps which may use 3003 codes if not finished retail