Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone), halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones, oestrogen and progestogens

HS v2017 Code: 293729

About steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone), halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones, oestrogen and progestogens

HS code 293729 covers a diverse range of steroidal hormones and their derivatives, excluding certain specific compounds. These substances play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, regulating various physiological processes within the human body. The global market for steroidal hormones is expected to grow steadily in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for hormone-based therapies and the ongoing research into new applications.

Production process

The production of steroidal hormones typically involves a multi-step process, often starting with the extraction and purification of natural precursor compounds from plant or animal sources. These precursors are then subjected to a series of chemical reactions, including oxidation, reduction, and structural modifications, to synthesize the desired steroidal hormone or its derivative. Advanced techniques, such as biotechnology and enzymatic processes, are also employed to enhance the efficiency and purity of the final products.

Production inputs

The production of steroidal hormones requires a range of raw materials, including various organic compounds, catalysts, and specialized equipment. Key inputs include 290110 Acyclic hydrocarbons, 290511 (Methanol (methyl alcohol)), 290512 (Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)), and 290519 Other saturated monohydric alcohols. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced laboratory equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, to ensure the quality and consistency of the final products.

Production outputs

The steroidal hormones and their derivatives produced under HS code 293729 have a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. These substances are used in the development of 300450 Other medicaments containing vitamins or other products of heading 2936, 300490 (Other medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006)) and 300610 Sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics. The outputs from this industry are also consumed by manufacturers of 293723 Oestrogens and progestogens and 293725 Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues.

Revisions to 293729

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 293729. The most recent 1 version of this code (293729) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 293729 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone), halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones, oestrogen 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/v2017/293729'>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 --> 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/v2017/293723'>293723: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens 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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