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Benzocaine Topical Spray 20%

Aerosol spray delivering benzocaine for fast numbing of oral sores, sunburn, and minor wounds. Put up in measured-dose metered spray bottles for retail OTC sale as a local anesthetic. Classified in HTS 3004.90.92.51 for dermatological local anesthetics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+100.0%100%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+100.0%100%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+100.0%100%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2921.49Lower: 19% vs 100%

If imported as bulk benzocaine crystals

Amine-function compounds without therapeutic retail form are Chapter 29.

3006.92.00Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If sterile preparation for surgical use

Sterile wound closure anesthetics fall under exclusive heading 3006.

8424.90.90Lower: 37.5% vs 100%

If spray mechanism sold separately

Mechanical appliances/pumps without medicament classified in Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Propellant declaration needed; ensure no CFC content per Montreal Protocol

• PDMA compliance for OTC; provide monograph conformance letter