Prednisolone Hemisuccinate

Prednisolone hemisuccinate serves as an intermediate salt ester in the synthesis of water-soluble prednisolone derivatives for hormonal therapy. Classified in HTS 2937.29.90.40 as a salt/ester of prednisolone, fitting Chapter 29's priority for pure steroidal hormones over other preparations. Used in manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical APIs.

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.

2937.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If other steroidal hormones not specifically prednisolone

Catch-all for Chapter 29 hormones if prednisolone specificity not established.

3003.90.01Same rate: Free

If mixed or unmixed medicinal formulations

If containing excipients for direct medicinal use rather than pure compound.

2916.20.50Higher: 28.7% vs Free

If classified by polycarboxylic acid function

Succinate portion could dominate classification if not recognized as hormone primary use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare intended use as hormone intermediate to avoid medicament classification; include batch certificates verifying hemisuccinate content >98%; watch for anti-dumping duties on steroid APIs

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