Prednisone Hemisuccinate

Prednisone hemisuccinate is a succinate ester derivative of prednisone designed for parenteral administration in its water-soluble form, exerting glucocorticoid hormonal effects. Classified under HTS 2937.29.90.30 as a prednisone ester used primarily as a hormone. It converts rapidly in vivo to active prednisone.

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.

2931.90.90Higher: 28.7% vs Free

If containing organo-inorganic metal coordination beyond simple salt

Chapter notes push coordination compounds to later numerical heading in Chapter 29

3003.31.00.00Higher: 10% vs Free

If as organo-stannous medicinal compounds in dosage form

Specific medicinal categories override bulk chemical classification for formulated products

2937.29.10.00Same rate: Free

If for specific named prednisone salts/esters with earlier subheading

More specific earlier provisions take precedence over 'Other' categories per classification rules

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Related Products under HTS 2937.29.90.30

Prednisone Sodium Phosphate

Prednisone sodium phosphate is the sodium salt of prednisone, a synthetic corticosteroid used primarily for its hormonal anti-inflammatory effects in treating conditions like allergies and autoimmune diseases. It falls under HTS 2937.29.90.30 as a salt of prednisone, specifically classified among steroidal hormones and their derivatives used primarily as hormones. This water-soluble form allows for rapid intravenous administration.

Prednisolone Tebutate

Prednisolone tebutate is an ester of prednisolone (a prednisone derivative), a synthetic corticosteroid ester used in sustained-release injectable suspensions for ocular inflammation and joint disorders. Classified under HTS 2937.29.90.30 as it qualifies as a prednisone ester derivative used primarily for hormonal effects. Its lipophilic nature provides prolonged therapeutic action.

Prednisone Acetate

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.

Prednisolone Sodium Succinate

Prednisolone sodium succinate is a water-soluble sodium salt ester of prednisolone (prednisone derivative), used in emergency IV treatment for adrenal crisis and severe allergic reactions due to its rapid hormonal action. HTS 2937.29.90.30 covers it as a prednisone salt/ester derivative primarily functioning as a hormone. The succinate moiety enables quick hydrolysis to active form.

Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate

Methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a derivative salt ester of the prednisone family, serves as a potent synthetic glucocorticoid for acute inflammation management via IV administration. It qualifies for HTS 2937.29.90.30 as a structural analogue salt of prednisone used primarily as a hormone. The formulation allows for high-dose pulse therapy.