Prednisone Acetate from Japan
Prednisone acetate is the acetate ester form of prednisone, utilized in topical creams and ophthalmic suspensions for its glucocorticoid hormonal activity in reducing inflammation. This product is classified in HTS 2937.29.90.30 as an ester of prednisone, falling within steroidal hormones used primarily as hormones. The esterification enhances skin penetration and stability.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 ICH stability data in import documentation; ensure GMP manufacturing certification
• Pitfall: bulk esters often scrutinized for veterinary vs human use declarations
• Label precisely as 'acetate ester' to avoid base reclassification