Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2% Jelly from Japan
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 — 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
• 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)