Desonide from Germany
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.
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
• Dual ester specification (17-butyrate, 21-acetate) mandatory on COA
• Low potency allows higher import volumes but requires stability under accelerated conditions
• Avoid classification as cosmetic active - strictly pharmaceutical API