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Cortisone USP Grade Crystals

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) certified cortisone crystals for compounding pharmacies and drug manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2937.21.00.10 as pure cortisone, a steroidal hormone used primarily for its glucocorticoid activity in treating inflammation and autoimmune disorders.

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.

3002.90Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If labeled as antisera or blood fractions derivative

Immunological products containing hormones shift to Chapter 30 per exclusion note

2937.90Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If for chain-modified polypeptide hormones

Modified structures used primarily as hormones classify under residual 2937.90

2906.13Lower: 16.2% vs 100%

If considered sterols rather than hormones

Non-hormonal steroid alcohols fall under earlier Chapter 29 oxygen function heading

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include USP/EP Certificate of Analysis; comply with DEA List I chemical reporting if threshold exceeded; use proper temperature-controlled shipping to maintain crystal integrity