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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified purely as carboxylic acid ester
Ignoring hormonal function, valerate esters could be seen as simple acid derivatives in Chapter 29.
If imported containing hormones in dosage form
Hormone-containing medicaments, even hormonal APIs in measured doses, move to Chapter 30.
If for non-hydrocortisone steroid hormone esters
Other steroidal hormone derivatives have their own 'other' categories within the hormones heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include polymorphic form specification (Form A or B) in technical dossier as it affects bioavailability
• Validate particle size distribution (<10μm for topicals) in import documentation
• Separate from hydrocortisone propionate which has different subheading considerations
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 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 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.