Hydrocortisone Aceponate from Japan
Hydrocortisone aceponate (hydrocortisone 17-butyrate-21-propionate) is a double-ester derivative for veterinary and human dermatology. Falls under HTS 2937.29.90.20 as a complex ester of hydrocortisone hormone.
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
• Confirm dual ester positions via 2D-NMR COSY spectroscopy for regulatory dossiers
• Declare veterinary vs human grade as it affects FDA import channel and documentation
• Monitor for hydrolysis products which indicate improper storage conditions