Pharmaceutical Prednisone Base EP Grade
Prednisone base meeting European Pharmacopoeia standards, a synthetic corticosteroid used primarily as a hormone for therapeutic replacement and immunosuppression. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under the tariff item for prednisone.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a halogenated derivative
Halogenated derivatives are classified under a different subheading.
If in measured doses or for retail sale
Section VI Note 2 directs to Chapter 30.
If not specifically named in the subheading
Other steroidal hormones fall in the residual subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is prednisone and not a salt or ester, as those may classify differently under subheading note 1
• Have the EP certificate of analysis available for CBSA to confirm chemical identity
• Check if the product requires a controlled drug or precursor permit, as some steroids are regulated
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