Prednisone Hemisuccinate
Prednisone hemisuccinate is a succinate ester derivative of prednisone designed for parenteral administration in water-soluble form. As an ester derivative of a steroidal hormone, it falls 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 considered a corticosteroid
Corticosteroids have a dedicated subheading that may apply.
If imported as a finished injectable
Section note 2 applies to goods in measured doses or retail packaging.
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
• Ensure the product is in bulk form, not pre-filled syringes or vials
• Provide documentation showing it is a separate chemically defined compound
• Verify if a Health Canada import permit is required for the active ingredient
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