Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens

HS v2017 Code: 293723

About steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens

HS code 293723 covers a critical segment of the pharmaceutical industry, dealing with the production and trade of steroidal hormones, their derivatives, and structural analogues, including oestrogens and progestogens. These compounds play a vital role in regulating various physiological processes within the human body, making them essential for a wide range of medical applications, from hormone replacement therapy to the treatment of hormonal imbalances and reproductive health issues. The global market for these products is substantial, with the industry contributing significantly to the broader pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Production process

The production of steroidal hormones and related compounds typically involves a multi-step process, often starting with the extraction and purification of raw materials, such as plant-based sterols or animal-derived precursors. These raw materials are then subjected to a series of chemical reactions, including oxidation, reduction, and structural modifications, to synthesize the desired active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Advanced techniques, such as fermentation, biotransformation, and semi-synthetic approaches, may also be employed to optimize the production process and improve yield and purity.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 293723 products include a variety of raw materials, such as 290511 Methanol, 290512 (Propan-1-ol (Propyl alcohol) and Propan-2-ol (Isopropyl alcohol)), 290519 Other saturated monohydric alcohols, and various plant-based sterols or animal-derived precursors. Additionally, specialized equipment, such as chemical reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are essential for the manufacturing process. Skilled personnel with expertise in organic chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and process engineering are also crucial inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 293723 are the various steroidal hormones, their derivatives, and structural analogues, including oestrogens and progestogens. These compounds are widely used in the production of 300450 Other hormones and other products of heading 2937, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, 300210 Antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products, whether or not modified or obtained by means of biotechnological processes, and 300390 (Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale).

Revisions to 293723

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 293723. The most recent 1 version of this code (293723) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 293723 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens

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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/v2017/293723'>293723: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens</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/v2017/293721'>293721: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293722'>293722: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones</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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