Prednisone Hemisuccinate from Japan
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.
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 DMF Type II for API; validate endotoxin levels <0.5 EU/mg
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with finished vials
• Precise ester nomenclature prevents Customs reclassification