Lidocaine 4% Topical Spray from China
Metered spray containing 4% lidocaine for numbing mucous membranes or skin during minor surgical prep or laryngoscopy. HTS 3004.90.92.50 applies to this dermatological local anesthetic in measured dose aerosol form for retail sale.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) 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
• Aerosol products require pressure vessel certification; ensure UN/DOT compliance for shipping
• Label as 'contains local anesthetic' to avoid cosmetic misclassification under Chapter 33
• Test for propellant type; non-medicinal aerosols shift to heading 2711 if hydrocarbon-based