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Pharmaceutical Prednisone Base EP Grade from Japan

European Pharmacopoeia grade prednisone base for export to EU markets, chemically defined steroid hormone used primarily for therapeutic hormone replacement and immunosuppression. HTS 2937.21.00.30 specifically covers prednisone as dehydrocortisone. Bulk API in drums for global pharmaceutical supply.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Dual USP/EP certification preferred for re-export; humidity-controlled storage documentation; verify REACH compliance for EU transshipment

Pharmaceutical Prednisone Base EP Grade from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2937.21.00.30