Prednisolone Acetate Micronized
Micronized Prednisolone Acetate powder, the acetate ester derivative of prednisolone used primarily for injectable and ophthalmic suspensions due to its glucocorticoid hormone activity. Falls under HTS 2937.21.00.40 as a structural analogue of prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone) specifically named in the heading. The ester modification maintains its primary hormonal classification per Chapter 29 ester rules.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for sterile injectable suspensions ready for patient use
Finished medicaments in dosage form shift to Chapter 30; bulk API remains in Chapter 29.
If containing added metal coordination beyond organic fragments
Coordination compounds classified by latest numerical heading per Chapter 29 note on cleaving metal bonds.
If classified as sugar ester derivative
Sugar esters and salts of heading 2940 take precedence over general hormone classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include particle size distribution certificate and ester content assay; cold chain validation recommended for injectables
• File FDA Drug Master File (DMF) reference and ensure GMP certification from manufacturing site
• Avoid anti-dusting agent additions that could trigger Chapter 29 note (g) reclassification
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Prednisolone USP Powder
Pharmaceutical grade Prednisolone powder meeting USP standards, a synthetic glucocorticoid steroid used primarily as a hormone for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Classified under HTS 2937.21.00.40 as it is specifically the dehydrohydrocortisone compound listed in the heading for steroidal hormones and their structural analogues. Supplied as pure API for compounding into tablets, injections, or topical formulations.
Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate
Water-soluble Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate, the phosphate salt of prednisolone used in oral solutions and eye drops for rapid glucocorticoid absorption. HTS 2937.21.00.40 applies as inorganic salts of organic hormone compounds classify with the base organic compound per Chapter 29 note on salts. Specifically listed as prednisolone derivative used primarily as hormone.
Prednisolone Base EP Grade
European Pharmacopoeia (EP) grade Prednisolone base, high-purity steroid hormone for global pharmaceutical manufacturing. Precisely matches HTS 2937.21.00.40 description as 'prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)' used primarily as hormone. Meets EP 9.0 monograph specifications for impurity profile and assay.
Prednisolone Hemisuccinate
Prednisolone 21-hemisuccinate, succinic acid ester derivative providing water-solubility for IV administration as potent glucocorticoid. Classifies under HTS 2937.21.00.40 as ester of listed prednisolone with Chapter 29 acid-function compound, following ester classification to later numerical heading rule. Used primarily for acute hormone therapy.