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%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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