Hydrocortisone Valerate USP from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) 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
• 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