Hydrocortisone Acetate
Hydrocortisone acetate is the acetate ester of hydrocortisone, a synthetic corticosteroid used as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant. As an ester derivative of a steroidal hormone, it is classified under tariff item 2937.29.00.
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 |
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCOffice of Controlled substancesMay be required
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2937. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Office of Controlled substances · May be required
May require HC Office of Controlled substances depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC05, HC10, HC15, HC28) and Canadian product category (HC20, HC21). Matching criteria: Equal To 2937290000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as a corticosteroid
The subheading for corticosteroids may be more specific than 'other' steroidal hormones.
If in measured doses or retail packaging
Section note 2 requires classification in heading 30.04 for such goods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is in bulk powder form, not pre-packaged for retail sale
• Maintain a Certificate of Analysis to prove pharmaceutical-grade purity
• Check whether the product requires a Health Canada import permit for active pharmaceutical ingredients
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