U.S. imports of Adrenal Cortical Hormones and Derivatives (SITC 54153) totaled $42.4M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Adrenal Cortical Hormones and Derivatives paid $61K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.14% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Adrenal Cortical Hormones and Derivatives imports of $42.4M in August 2026 ran 44% above the year-to-date monthly average of $29.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAdrenal cortical hormones — corticosteroids such as cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, dexamethasone, and their synthetic derivatives — are among the most widely used anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive APIs in global pharmaceutical manufacturing. Imported in bulk form for tablet, injectable, and topical drug production, these substances must meet strict pharmacopeial purity standards and originate from FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant facilities. Certain synthetic corticosteroid APIs have been subject to antidumping proceedings, making origin and pricing documentation important for customs compliance beyond standard drug-import requirements.
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132 import shipments a month
Yes — certain bulk corticosteroid APIs have historically been subject to antidumping proceedings. Importers should check the US International Trade Commission and Commerce Department's active order lists for the specific compound and country of origin before finalizing sourcing arrangements, as antidumping duties can significantly affect landed cost.
Most corticosteroid APIs used in US-marketed drug products must meet United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph specifications for identity, assay, impurity limits, and physical characteristics. Importers should request certificates of analysis referencing the applicable USP or equivalent pharmacopeial standard, and confirm that the foreign manufacturer's analytical methods have been validated accordingly.
Basic heading 98 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 54153 · $42.4M of $27.5B
ImportsExports
Imports
$42.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$11.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $385.5M of Adrenal Cortical Hormones and Derivatives and exported $278.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Italy and China together supply 87% of it.
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