2937.22.00.00/Dexamethasone/Japan

Dexamethasone from Japan

Dexamethasone is a synthetic fluorinated glucocorticoid, a halogenated derivative of cortisol (an adrenal cortical hormone), used primarily for its potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It falls under HTS 2937.22.00.00 as a halogenated derivative of adrenal cortical hormones per Chapter 29 notes defining such compounds by their chemical structure and hormonal function.

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

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Import Tips

• Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File (DMF) prior to import; ensure certificate of analysis confirms purity >99% and halogen content

• Provide detailed chemical specifications and CAS number (50-02-2) on commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as general steroids

• Verify compliance with USP/EP monographs; common pitfall is inadequate stability data for transport conditions