Lidocaine 10% Cream from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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)

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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