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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated as finished dosage form like tablets
Completed pharmaceutical preparations containing prednisolone classify under Chapter 30 as medicaments rather than bulk hormones.
If chemically modified structural analogue not specifically listed
Other steroidal hormones fall under the residual 2937.29 provision if not matching exact cortisone/prednisone compounds.
If supplied as mixture with excipients exceeding 95% solvent
Chemical preparations not elsewhere specified may apply if diluted beyond pure compound definitions in Chapter 29 notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and USP compliance certificate; DEA registration may be required for narcotic precursors
• Ensure proper pharmaceutical import license and FDA prior notice filing; verify stability data for transport conditions
• Label as 'Pharmaceutical API - For Further Manufacturing' to avoid retail drug classification issues
Related Products under HTS 2937.21.00.40
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.
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.