Hydrocortisone USP Powder
Pharmaceutical-grade hydrocortisone powder, a corticosteroid hormone used primarily for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Classified under HTS 2937.21.00 as hydrocortisone, a steroidal hormone and structural analogue used primarily as a hormone. Meets chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when formulated into finished dosage forms like creams or tablets
Medicinal formulations containing hydrocortisone as active ingredient move to Chapter 30 for pharmaceutical products.
If imported as retail-packed veterinary preparations
Veterinary hormone medications classified by presentation and use rather than pure chemical identity.
If chemically modified beyond standard hydrocortisone structure
Other steroidal hormones fall under the residual 2937.29 provision per chapter classification sequence rules.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming USP purity standards and identity as hydrocortisone to avoid reclassification
• Include FDA Drug Master File references and ensure proper pharmaceutical import registration before shipment
• Declare exact purity percentage; impurities over specified limits may trigger chapter note exclusions
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