Desonide from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) 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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) 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