Clobetasol Propionate from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Specify 17-propionate, 21-chloride substitution pattern; impurities >0.5% risk reclassification
• Rx-only status requires prescription drug import license; verify ANDA status
• Potency limits (max 0.05% in formulations) affect bulk import quantities permitted