Pharmaceutical Cortisone Base API

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) cortisone base, synthesized for production of corticosteroid medications. HTS 2937.21.00.10 applies to this chemically defined steroidal hormone used primarily for adrenal replacement therapy and anti-inflammatory applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If pre-mixed with excipients for tableting

Medicinal mixtures exceeding Chapter 29 purity move to finished medicaments

3822Higher: 10% vs Free

If for diagnostic laboratory reagents

Hormone-based diagnostic kits classify as biochemicals, not pure hormones

2932.99Higher: 13.7% vs Free

If veterinary use primary designation

Veterinary hormones may fall under cyclic oxygen heterocycles if not 'primarily as hormones'

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Import Tips & Compliance

File FDA Drug Master File references; provide DMF Letter of Authorization; ensure GMP manufacturing certification from supplier for audit compliance