Prednisolone Acetate from China

Prednisolone acetate is an ester derivative of prednisolone, a synthetic corticosteroid used primarily for its hormonal anti-inflammatory properties in suspensions and injectables. It falls under tariff item 2937.29.00 as a steroidal hormone derivative, per Chapter 29's rules for esters of acid-function compounds.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

PGA flags (2)Show 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

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Import Tips

• Verify the product is not in measured doses or retail packaging to stay under heading 29.37

• Keep documentation showing it is a separate chemically defined compound

• Check if a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act permit is needed for importation