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Hydrocortisone Acetate from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

100%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% 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

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