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Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream 0.05%

Topical betamethasone cream treats eczema and psoriasis with corticosteroid action. Put up in measured-dose tubes for retail sale, it contains a corticosteroid derivative under HTS 3004.32.0060.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+100.0%100%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+100.0%100%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+100.0%100%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+15.0%15%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3304.99.10.00Lower: 37.5% vs 100%

If low concentration for cosmetic rather than therapeutic use

Preparations with incidental therapeutic claims may classify as beauty products.

3003.39Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If exclusively for veterinary dermatology

Animal topical steroids are in 3003, separate from human medicaments.

3004.10.50Lower: Free vs 100%

If mixed with antibiotics like in combination creams

Antibacterial-corticosteroid combos have dedicated subheadings.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Test for potency uniformity per USP standards to satisfy FDA entry review

β€’ Use tamper-evident retail packaging to demonstrate consumer-ready form

β€’ Avoid bulk imports; ensure each unit is a measured prophylactic/therapeutic dose