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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If prepared as topical creams or ointments for retail sale
Finished topical medicaments with hydrocortisone base fall under Chapter 30 for dosage-form pharmaceuticals.
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
Related Products under HTS 2937.21.00.20
Hydrocortisone API Micronized
Micronized hydrocortisone active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for inhalation and injection formulations, meeting pharmacopeia standards. Falls under HTS 2937.21.00.20 as pure hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid hormone used primarily for its hormonal glucocorticoid activity.
Hydrocortisone Base Pharmaceutical Grade
High-purity hydrocortisone base (>98%) for synthesis of hormone derivatives and formulations, used primarily for adrenal replacement therapy. Classified in HTS 2937.21.00.20 as it matches the specific chemical definition of hydrocortisone, a steroidal hormone.
Sterile Hydrocortisone for Injection
Sterile lyophilized hydrocortisone powder specifically for injectable hormone therapy, prior to final vialing. HTS 2937.21.00.20 applies as bulk hormone not yet in consumer dosage form, meeting criteria for chemically defined steroidal hormones.
Hydrocortisone Acetate Micronized Powder
Veterinary-grade hydrocortisone powder for animal anti-inflammatory hormone therapy. Classified under HTS 2937.21.00.20 as the pure steroidal hormone hydrocortisone, regardless of end use, per Chapter 29 hormone definitions.
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.