Hydrocortisone Powder USP

Pharmaceutical grade hydrocortisone powder, a synthetic corticosteroid used primarily as a hormone for anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Classified under HTS 2937.21.00.20 as it is specifically hydrocortisone, a steroidal hormone derivative meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds used primarily as hormones.

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.

3003.90.01Same rate: Free

If formulated as finished oral tablets or capsules

Medicaments in dosage form containing hydrocortisone are classified in Chapter 30 as pharmaceutical products rather than bulk hormones.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If prepared as topical creams or ointments for retail sale

Finished topical medicaments with hydrocortisone base fall under Chapter 30 for dosage-form pharmaceuticals.

2937.29Higher: 10% vs Free

If chemically modified with different steroid backbone

Other steroidal hormones not specifically cortisone/hydrocortisone are classified elsewhere in 2937.29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming USP purity and hormonal use; ensure proper pharmaceutical import registration with FDA; avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms which fall under Chapter 30