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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from corticosteroid other than hydrocortisone
Corticosteroid esters from different steroid bases (e.g., betamethasone) use separate hormone subheadings.
If sold as diagnostic reagent kit component
Hormones in diagnostic preparations are classified under chemical diagnostic reagents.
If used as synthetic fluorescent brightener
Certain steroid derivatives with fluorescent properties shift to Chapter 32 coloring matters.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit structural confirmation via mass spectrometry showing butyrate ester linkage at C-17 position
• Ensure DMF registration with FDA for intended topical formulation use; declare potency grade
• Monitor for potency variation which could affect duty calculation based on purity thresholds
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 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 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.