Prednisolone Hemisuccinate from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) 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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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