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Hydrocortisone 10mg Oral Tablets

Hydrocortisone tablets are used for adrenal insufficiency and anti-inflammatory therapy. Packaged in 10mg measured doses for retail, they contain corticosteroid hormones, fitting 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.

3003.31.00.00Same rate: 100%

If for veterinary use only

Human medicaments are in 3004; animal-use hormones shift to Chapter 3003.

3004.20.00Same rate: 100%

If containing antibiotics instead of hormones

Antibiotic-based medicaments have a separate heading regardless of dose form.

3304.99.50.00Lower: 37.5% vs 100%

If marketed primarily as cosmetic skin treatment

Beauty preparations with low-dose steroids may classify under cosmetics, not medicaments.

Not sure which classification is right?

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€’ Include stability data and batch certificates to comply with FDA import requirements for hormones

β€’ Ensure child-resistant packaging for retail sale to avoid customs holds

β€’ Declare exact corticosteroid derivative to prevent reclassification as general medicaments