Fluocinolone Acetonide from Japan
Fluocinolone acetonide is a halogenated (fluorinated) synthetic corticosteroid derived from adrenal cortical steroids, used primarily as a topical anti-inflammatory hormone. It qualifies for HTS 2937.22.00.00 under Chapter 29 as a chemically defined halogenated derivative with the characteristic steroid 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
Import Tips
• Submit Type II DMF with polymorphic form specifications (Form I vs II) as stability affects classification confirmation
• Declare exact water content (<0.5%) to distinguish from hydrated forms potentially classified differently