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.

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.

2937.29.10.00Same rate: Free

If classified as hydrocortisone base rather than salt

Pure hydrocortisone (without ester/salt modification) has a specific subheading separate from salts and esters.

3002.13.00Same rate: Free

If for immunological or vaccine-adjuvant use

If primarily used in immunological products rather than as hormones, classification shifts to Chapter 30.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs Free

If imported as mixture with excipients exceeding 50%

Chemical preparations with significant non-active additives fall under prepared chemical mixtures in Chapter 38.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Include stability data and sterility assurance documentation for injectable-grade material; maintain cold chain during transport

Verify sodium salt content via HPLC analysis in CoA to confirm classification as hydrocortisone derivative

Avoid packaging in single-dose vials which could trigger Chapter 30 classification as finished medicaments

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 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.