HTS 2937.21.00.40: Prednisolone
Chapter 29, Organic chemicals. Subheading 2937.21: Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone). Tariff line 2937.21.00: Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone). The general (column 1) duty is Free. On a $10,000.00 ocean shipment priced on Oct 27, 2026, total duty runs from 0% (China) to 0% (Brazil) across the 15 largest US import origins once Chapter 99 measures are added.
Effective duty by country of origin
Example: $10,000.00 shipment ($10,000.00 customs value, ocean, entered Oct 27, 2026, no preference claimed). Open a row for every layer applied and every layer considered and not applied, with the source behind each; layers with the same outcome for most origins are listed once below the table. Customs fees (MPF, HMF) are not duty and are in the calculator below.
China CN0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.31 (12.5% for China) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.31; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
12.5% not charged - Not appliedSection 301 (China)
Not on Section 301 Lists 1, 2, 3 or 4A or the 2024 four-year review increases (U.S. notes 20 and 31). List 4B was suspended and never took effect.
Source: HTSUS Chapter 99 U.S. notes 20 and 31 (2026HTSRev21)
0
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 5 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Mexico MX0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.55 (10% for Mexico) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.55; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged - DependsUSMCA preference
Not claimed in this estimate. Origin is a USMCA partner. Verify origin rules and certificate to claim preferential 0% duty + exemption from Section 122.
Source: CBP USMCA guidance
0
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Canada CA0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.29 (10% for Canada) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.29; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged - Not appliedSection 338 (Canada)
This code is not listed in U.S. note 51(b) (headings 9903.03.12 to 9903.03.14).
Source: Proclamations 11046 to 11048 (Section 338 Canada), start moved to Aug 22 2026 by Proclamation 11056
0 - DependsUSMCA preference
Not claimed in this estimate. Origin is a USMCA partner. Verify origin rules and certificate to claim preferential 0% duty + exemption from Section 122.
Source: CBP USMCA guidance
0
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 5 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Vietnam VN0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.84 (12.5% for Vietnam) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.84; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
12.5% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
India IN0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.44 (10% for India) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.44; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Germany DE0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.39 (10% for Germany) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.39; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Japan JP0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.49 (12.5% for Japan) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.49; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
12.5% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
South Korea KR0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.71 (12.5% for South Korea) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.71; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
12.5% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Taiwan TW0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.76 (10% for Taiwan) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.76; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Thailand TH0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.77 (12.5% for Thailand) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.77; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
12.5% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
United Kingdom GB0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.81 (10% for United Kingdom) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.81; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Italy IT0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.39 (10% for Italy) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.39; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Malaysia MY0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.54 (10% for Malaysia) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.54; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Indonesia ID0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.45 (10% for Indonesia) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.45; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Brazil BR0%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.27 (12.5% for Brazil) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.27; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
12.5% not charged - ExemptSection 301 (Brazil)9903.05.03
Listed in U.S. note 50(a)(ii) (heading 9903.05.03): exempt from the Section 301 Brazil duty.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.01 and U.S. note 50; Federal Register 2026-14542 (Section 301 action on Brazil)
25% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 0% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Layers with the same outcome for most origins
Each layer below was applied or considered for the origins named under it, with the same result and reason for each.
- AppliedColumn 1 duty (MFN)
General (column 1) rate of HTSUS 2937.21.00.40 is free.
Source: HTSUS 2937.21.00.40
Same for all 15 origins.
0%$0.00 - Not appliedSection 232 (national security)
This code is not on the Section 232 lists in HTSUS Chapter 99 (metals, autos and parts, trucks, wood, semiconductors; U.S. notes 16, 33 and 37 to 39).
Source: USITC HTSUS Chapter 99 (2026HTSRev21)
Same for all 15 origins.
0 - Not appliedSection 122 surcharge9903.03.01
Expired on 2026-07-24 at the 150-day statutory limit; the Section 301 forced-labor duty replaced it.
Source: HTSUS 9903.03.01
Same for all 15 origins.
0 - Not appliedSection 232 pharmaceuticals
Not one of the pharmaceutical provisions listed in U.S. note 40(c).
Source: USITC HTSUS Chapter 99 (2026HTSRev21)
Same for all 15 origins.
0 - Not appliedSection 338 (Canada)
Applies only to products of Canada.
Source: Proclamations 11046 to 11048 (Section 338 Canada), start moved to Aug 22 2026 by Proclamation 11056
Same for 14 of 15 origins (all except Canada).
0 - Not appliedAntidumping / countervailing duty
No antidumping or countervailing duty order in our data lists this code for this country of origin. Order scope follows the written product description, so check it for your goods.
Source: CBP antidumping and countervailing duties
Same for all 15 origins.
0 - Not appliedSection 301 (China)
Section 301 China duties apply only to products of China, and this code is not on Lists 1 to 4A in any case.
Source: HTSUS Chapter 99 U.S. notes 20 and 31 (2026HTSRev21)
Same for 14 of 15 origins (all except China).
0
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Related HTS codes
Other lines in heading 2937
- 2937.11.00.00 Somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues (Free)
- 2937.12.00.00 Insulin and its salts (Free)
- 2937.19.00.00 Other (Free)
- 2937.22.00 Halogenated derivatives of adrenal cortical hormones (Free)
- 2937.23.10 Obtained directly or indirectly from animal or vegetable materials (Free)
- 2937.23.25.00 Estradiol benzoate; and Estradiol cyclopentylpropionate (Estradiol cypionate) (Free)
- 2937.23.50 Other (Free)
- 2937.29.10.00 Desonide; andNandrolone phenproprionate (Free)
- 2937.29.90 Other (Free)
- 2937.50.00.00 Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues (Free)
- 2937.90.05.00 Epinephrine (Free)
- 2937.90.10.00 Epinephrine hydrochloride (Free)
- 2937.90.20.00 Other (Free)
- 2937.90.40.00 l-Thyroxine (Levothyroxine), sodium (Free)
- 2937.90.45.00 Other (Free)
- 2937.90.90.00 Other (Free)
CBP rulings for 2937.21.00
No CROSS ruling in our corpus cites this tariff line yet.
Questions about HTS 2937.21.00.40
What is the US import duty rate for HTS 2937.21.00.40?
The general (column 1) rate is Free. With Chapter 99 duties added, the effective duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment ranges from 0% (China) to 0% (Brazil) across the 15 origins priced here on Oct 27, 2026.
Does Section 301 apply to HTS 2937.21.00.40 from China?
No. Not on Section 301 Lists 1, 2, 3 or 4A or the 2024 four-year review increases (U.S. notes 20 and 31). List 4B was suspended and never took effect.
Is HTS 2937.21.00.40 subject to the Section 301 forced-labor duty?
No. Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.31 (12.5% for China) is therefore not charged.
Is HTS 2937.21.00.40 covered by Section 232?
No. This code is not on the Section 232 lists in HTSUS Chapter 99 (metals, autos and parts, trucks, wood, semiconductors; U.S. notes 16, 33 and 37 to 39).
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Sources and method
Each origin is priced by the same rate resolver and engine as the LandedFees calculator, from the USITC HTS 2026 Rev. 21 and the HTSUS Chapter 99 notes, on Oct 27, 2026. AD/CVD uses the all-others cash deposit rate. Estimates for planning, not a binding ruling or legal advice; confirm with your customs broker before filing.
- HTSUS 2937.21.00.40
- USITC HTSUS Chapter 99 (2026HTSRev21)
- HTSUS 9903.03.01
- HTSUS 9903.05.86
- HTSUS 9903.05.31
- Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties)
- CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
- HTSUS Chapter 99 U.S. notes 20 and 31 (2026HTSRev21)
- Proclamations 11046 to 11048 (Section 338 Canada), start moved to Aug 22 2026 by Proclamation 11056
- CBP antidumping and countervailing duties
- HTSUS 9903.05.55
- CBP USMCA guidance
- HTSUS 9903.05.29
- HTSUS 9903.05.84
- HTSUS 9903.05.44
- HTSUS 9903.05.39
- HTSUS 9903.05.49
- HTSUS 9903.05.71
- HTSUS 9903.05.76
- HTSUS 9903.05.77
- HTSUS 9903.05.81
- HTSUS 9903.05.54
- HTSUS 9903.05.45
- HTSUS 9903.05.27
- HTSUS 9903.05.01 and U.S. note 50
- Federal Register 2026-14542 (Section 301 action on Brazil)
- CBP Dec. 26-14 (91 FR 48398, Jul 31, 2026, FR Doc. 2026-15530), 19 CFR 24.23
