Betamethasone from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) 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 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