Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)
HS v2017 Code: 293721
About steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)
HS code 293721 covers a range of steroidal hormones and their derivatives, which are essential compounds in the pharmaceutical and medical industries. These substances play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes within the human body, making them indispensable for the treatment of a wide array of health conditions. The global market for steroidal hormones is expected to continue growing, driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and the rising demand for effective therapeutic solutions.
Production process
The production of steroidal hormones typically involves a multi-step process that begins with the extraction and purification of raw materials, such as cholesterol or other steroid precursors. These raw materials are then subjected to a series of chemical reactions, including oxidation, reduction, and structural modifications, to synthesize the desired steroidal hormones. Advanced techniques, such as biotechnology and enzymatic processes, are also employed to enhance the efficiency and purity of the final products.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of steroidal hormones include raw materials like cholesterol, various chemical reagents, and specialized equipment such as bioreactors, distillation columns, and purification systems. Additionally, skilled personnel with expertise in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical manufacturing are essential for the successful production of these complex molecules.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of HS code 293721 are the steroidal hormones themselves, which are then used as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a wide range of medical products. These hormones are commonly used in the treatment of conditions such as 300220 Endocrine disorders, 300310 Oncology, and 300420 Immunology. The outputs of this industry are often further processed and incorporated into various 300 Pharmaceutical products and 301 Medical devices.
Revisions to 293721
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 293721. The most recent 1 version of this code (293721) is in the HS v2022 system:
This page shows a legacy version of code 293721 ( HS v2017).
Newer versions
Family tree for steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)
graph LR 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/v2017/293721'>293721: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)</a>"] B --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> 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>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level6 class D level6 class E level6 class F level6 class G level6 class H level6 class I level6 class J level6 class K level6 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight