Betamethasone
Betamethasone is a potent fluorinated corticosteroid derived from adrenal cortical hormones, featuring fluorine halogenation at key positions for enhanced glucocorticoid activity. Classified under HTS 2937.22.00.00 as it meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined halogenated steroidal hormones used primarily for anti-inflammatory hormonal effects.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as topical cream or ointment
Finished pharmaceutical preparations for retail sale classified by therapeutic use in Chapter 30, not bulk chemical structure.
If corticosteroid but lacks fluorine/chlorine substitution
Only halogenated derivatives specifically covered; non-halogenated versions fall under separate 2937.21 subheading.
If imported as research-grade mixture <98% purity
Impure preparations or mixtures not qualifying as 'separate chemically defined compounds' per Chapter 29 note (a).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include ICH Q7 GMP certificate; ensure batch records show no cross-contamination with non-halogenated steroids
• Label with precise stereochemistry (e.g
• 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione) to confirm classification
Related Products under HTS 2937.22.00.00
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone is a synthetic fluorinated glucocorticoid, a halogenated derivative of cortisol (an adrenal cortical hormone), used primarily for its potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It falls under HTS 2937.22.00.00 as a halogenated derivative of adrenal cortical hormones per Chapter 29 notes defining such compounds by their chemical structure and hormonal function.
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Triamcinolone acetonide is a fluorinated derivative of adrenal cortical hormones (9α-fluoro-16α-hydroxyprednisolone acetonide) used primarily for its glucocorticoid hormonal activity in treating inflammation. Falls under HTS 2937.22.00.00 as a separate chemically defined halogenated steroidal hormone per Chapter 29 scope.
Clobetasol Propionate
Clobetasol propionate is a highly potent chlorinated and fluorinated derivative of prednisolone (adrenal cortical hormone origin) used topically as a super-potent glucocorticoid. Meets HTS 2937.22.00.00 criteria as a halogenated (Cl/F) steroidal hormone per Chapter 29 chemical definitions.
Fluorometholone
Fluorometholone is a 6α-methyl-9α-fluoro prednisolone derivative, halogenated adrenal cortical hormone analog used primarily in ophthalmic suspensions for anti-inflammatory effects. Classified under HTS 2937.22.00.00 as chemically defined halogenated steroidal hormone.
Desonide
Desonide is a fluorinated, low-potency corticosteroid (11β,16α,17,21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-butyrate 21-acetate) derived from adrenal cortical hormones. Qualifies for HTS 2937.22.00.00 as halogenated derivative used primarily for topical hormonal therapy.
Mometasone Furoate
Mometasone furoate is a potent 21-chloro-11β,17-dihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-(2-furoate) halogenated corticosteroid from adrenal cortical hormone series. HTS 2937.22.00.00 applies due to chlorine halogenation and primary hormonal use.