Lidocaine 4% Mouthwash Solution from Japan
Antiseptic mouth rinse with 4% lidocaine salts for soothing sore throats and oral lesions in measured-dose bottles. HTS 3004.90.92.50 for this mixed local anesthetic product for retail prophylactic oral use.
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)
Import Tips
• Alcohol content <50% keeps in 3004; higher may shift to Chapter 22 per exclusions
• Label alcohol percentage clearly to avoid beverage misclassification
• Compounded with other actives? May require principal function determination