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%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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