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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically modified beyond simple esterification
Structural analogues of other steroidal hormones fall under the 'other' hormones category rather than specific hydrocortisone esters.
If imported as formulated cream or ointment
Medications containing hydrocortisone esters in dosage forms are classified in Chapter 30 as medicaments, not bulk chemicals.
If in retail packages as topical corticosteroid preparations
Finished pharmaceutical products for retail sale move to Chapter 30, separate from bulk hormone chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File for pharmaceutical-grade imports; ensure USP/NF certification
• Provide detailed Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming purity >98% and ester structure; avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms
• Declare exact chemical composition to prevent reclassification under Chapter 30 for medicaments; use bulk powder form only
Related Products under HTS 2937.29.90.20
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 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.
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.