Beraprost Sodium
Beraprost sodium, an oral prostacyclin analogue, treats peripheral arterial disease. Classified under HTS 2937.50.00.00 as stable PGI2 structural analogue salt. Oral bioavailability maintains hormonal classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If film-coated oral tablets
Oral dosage forms containing prostacyclin analogues are medicaments.
If classified by bicyclic ring system
Complex prostacyclin ring structure might redirect classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Oral stability distinguishing from IV prostacyclins must be documented
• Sodium salt follows parent prostacyclin classification per Chapter rules
• Japanese origin common; provide JP pharmacopeia certificate equivalence
Related Products under HTS 2937.50.00.00
Misoprostol
Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue used primarily for preventing NSAID-induced gastric ulcers and inducing labor. It falls under HTS 2937.50.00.00 as a prostaglandin derivative and structural analogue used primarily as a hormone. This classification applies to its chemically defined organic structure meeting Chapter 29 requirements.
Carboprost Tromethamine
Carboprost tromethamine is a synthetic prostaglandin F2α analogue used for postpartum hemorrhage control. Falls under HTS 2937.50.00.00 as a prostaglandin derivative with hormonal activity. The tromethamine salt classifies with the parent prostaglandin per Chapter 29 salt rules.
Latanoprost
Latanoprost is a prostaglandin F2α analogue used in ophthalmic solutions for glaucoma treatment. Classified under HTS 2937.50.00.00 due to its primary hormonal mechanism reducing intraocular pressure. Chemically defined structure qualifies under Chapter 29 organic compounds.
Travoprost
Travoprost is a synthetic prostaglandin F2α isopropyl ester analogue for glaucoma therapy. Classified under HTS 2937.50.00.00 following Chapter 29 ester rules (classifies with parent acid-function compound). Used primarily for its hormonal IOP-lowering effect.
Tafluprost
Tafluprost, a fluorinated prostaglandin F2α analogue, is used in glaucoma treatment with preserved formulations. Falls under HTS 2937.50.00.00 as a halogenated prostaglandin derivative per Chapter 29 notes. Primary hormonal mechanism confirmed by receptor binding studies.
Alprostadil
Alprostadil (Prostaglandin E1) is used for erectile dysfunction and maintaining patent ductus arteriosus. Classified under HTS 2937.50.00.00 as a prostaglandin with primary hormonal vascular effects. Chemically pure form qualifies as Chapter 29 organic compound.