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Lidocaine 5% Patch Transdermal System from Japan

Adhesive transdermal patch delivering 5% lidocaine for prolonged relief of post-herpetic neuralgia pain. HTS 3004.90.92.50 covers this form of local anesthetic put up for retail therapeutic use as specified in heading description.

Duty Rate — Japan → 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

• Patches must specify delivery rate (mg/hr) to prove measured dosing for tariff purposes

• Include bioequivalence data if generic; branded may require NDC verification

• Watch adhesive composition; if ostomy appliance-like, Note 6(l) directs to 3006