Prednisolone Acetate Micronized from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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