Hydrocortisone 21-Acetate Powder USP

Pharmaceutical-grade hydrocortisone 21-acetate powder meets USP standards for purity and is used in manufacturing topical creams and ointments. This specific positional ester of hydrocortisone is classified under HTS 2937.29.90.20 as a steroidal hormone derivative.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2915.90Higher: 13.8% vs Free

If considered saturated acyclic polycarboxylic acid ester

Without hormonal function recognition, basic acetate esters might be classified by chemical structure in earlier headings.

3004.20.00Same rate: Free

If pre-dispersed in ointment base

Semi-finished medicinal products containing hormone esters are classified as medicaments in Chapter 30.

2932.99Higher: 13.7% vs Free

If for veterinary hormone applications

Some cyclic derivatives used solely in animal health might fall under other heterocyclic compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USP certificate and batch-specific CoA verifying 21-position acetate ester structure via NMR spectroscopy

Import in bulk fiber drums (>25kg) to maintain Chapter 29 classification; smaller packages risk Chapter 30

Comply with REACH-like chemical notification if >1 ton/year imported; declare as hormone precursor

Related Products under HTS 2937.29.90.20

Hydrocortisone Acetate

Hydrocortisone acetate is the acetate ester of hydrocortisone, a synthetic corticosteroid used primarily as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant hormone. It falls under HTS 2937.29.90.20 as an ester of hydrocortisone, classified within steroidal hormones and their derivatives used primarily for hormonal effects.

Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate

Hydrocortisone sodium succinate is a water-soluble salt of hydrocortisone succinic acid ester, used intravenously for acute inflammation and adrenal crisis treatment. Classified under HTS 2937.29.90.20 as a salt and ester derivative of hydrocortisone used primarily as a hormone.

Hydrocortisone Butyrate

Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate is a potent lipophilic ester used in high-strength topical corticosteroid formulations for psoriasis treatment. Falls under HTS 2937.29.90.20 as a butyrate ester derivative of the steroidal hormone hydrocortisone.

Hydrocortisone Valerate USP

Hydrocortisone valerate is a mid-potency ester used in creams for eczema and dermatitis treatment, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards. Classified in HTS 2937.29.90.20 as a valerate salt/ester of hydrocortisone hormone.

Hydrocortisone Hemisuccinate Sodium Salt

This water-soluble sodium salt of hydrocortisone hemisuccinate serves as an intermediate for synthesizing injectable corticosteroids. HTS 2937.29.90.20 covers it as both a salt and ester derivative used primarily in hormonal applications.

Hydrocortisone Propionate Micronized

Micronized hydrocortisone propionate powder (<5μm particle size) enhances bioavailability in inhalation and topical formulations. Falls under HTS 2937.29.90.20 as a propionate ester of the steroidal hormone hydrocortisone.