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Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2% Jelly from Germany

Sterile lubricating jelly with 2% lidocaine HCl for urological procedures or gynecological exams, providing anesthesia and lubrication. Classified in HTS 3004.90.92.50 as a mixed local anesthetic product in measured doses for therapeutic use.

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

• For sterile jellies, provide sterilization validation to distinguish from non-sterile lubricants

• Avoid bulk import; single-use packets qualify as measured doses for 3004 classification

• Check for hormone content; if spermicidal, may shift to 3006.70 per Chapter Note 6(h)