Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues

HS v2017 Code: 293711

About polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues

HS code 293711 covers a diverse range of polypeptide, protein, and glycoprotein hormones, as well as their derivatives and structural analogues. These compounds play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes within the human body, making them essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. The production and trade of these specialized hormones are of significant importance to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, contributing to the global economy.

Production process

The production of the compounds covered under HS code 293711 typically involves a combination of biotechnological and chemical processes. Recombinant DNA technology is often employed to produce large quantities of specific hormones, such as somatotropin, by genetically engineering microorganisms or cell lines to express the desired proteins. Additionally, chemical synthesis techniques may be used to create structural analogues and derivatives of these hormones.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the compounds under HS code 293711 include specialized laboratory equipment, such as bioreactors, purification systems, and analytical instruments. Additionally, the production process relies on various raw materials, including amino acids, enzymes, and other biochemical reagents. Skilled personnel, such as biochemists, molecular biologists, and process engineers, are also essential for the successful manufacture of these highly specialized products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 293711 are the various polypeptide, protein, and glycoprotein hormones, as well as their derivatives and structural analogues. These products are primarily used in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, where they are employed in the treatment of a wide range of medical conditions, including growth disorders, infertility, and endocrine imbalances. The outputs of this industry may be further processed or incorporated into 300490 Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, 300220 Vaccines for human medicine, and other related HS codes.

Revisions to 293711

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 293711. The most recent 1 version of this code (293711) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 293711 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2937'>2937: Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293711'>293711: Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293712'>293712: Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; insulin and its salts</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293719'>293719: Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than somatotropin, (its derivatives and structural anaologues) and insulin and its salts</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293721'>293721: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293722'>293722: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293723'>293723: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293729'>293729: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone), halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones, oestrogen and progestogens</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293750'>293750: Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293790'>293790: Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones, n.e.c. in heading 2937</a>"]

    

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