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Hydrocortisone EP Grade Powder

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) compliant hydrocortisone powder for international pharma supply chains. HTS 2937.21.00.20 classification as chemically pure hydrocortisone used primarily as hormone therapy.

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.

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 100%

If repackaged into measured doses

Any conversion to dosage form shifts to Chapter 30 medicaments.

2918.19.90Lower: 41.5% vs 100%

If carboxylic acid precursor

Steroid carboxylic acids classify under earlier oxygen-function headings.

3824Lower: 17.5% vs 100%

If with added formulation excipients

Chemical preparations with non-hormone additives may fall under Chapter 38 mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide EP certificate of analysis for FDA equivalence; declare pharmacopeia grade accurately; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain steroid imports

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Sterile Hydrocortisone for Injection

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