Prednisone Sodium Phosphate from Japan
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.
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
• Ensure FDA prior approval and Drug Master File submission for active pharmaceutical ingredients; verify USP or EP compliance certificates
• Common pitfall: incorrect labeling of salt form leading to reclassification
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation for controlled substances