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Lidocaine 10% Cream from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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