Hydrocortisone Tebutate from China
Hydrocortisone tebutate, a long-acting ester, forms depot injections for sustained anti-inflammatory hormone release. Classified under HTS 2937.29.90.20 as a specialized ester of hydrocortisone used primarily as a steroidal hormone.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) 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
• Verify tebutate ester via GC-MS fragmentation pattern in analytical dossier
• Maintain nitrogen blanketing during storage/import to prevent oxidation of ester linkage
• Distinguish from free hydrocortisone which has different solubility and classification profile