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Prednisone USP Powder from Japan

Pharmaceutical grade prednisone powder meeting USP standards, a synthetic corticosteroid used primarily as a hormone for treating inflammation and autoimmune conditions. Classified under HTS 2937.21.00.30 as prednisone (dehydrocortisone), a steroidal hormone derivative. Supplied as bulk API for compounding into tablets or injectables.

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

Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and USP compliance certificate; ensure DEA registration for controlled substance precursors; verify FDA Drug Master File (DMF) status before import