Antibiotics; tetracyclines and their derivatives; salts thereof

HS v2017 Code: 294130

About antibiotics; tetracyclines and their derivatives; salts thereof

HS code 294130 covers the production and trade of antibiotics, specifically tetracyclines and their derivatives, as well as their salts. Antibiotics are a crucial component of modern medicine, playing a vital role in the treatment of bacterial infections and supporting public health globally. The tetracycline class of antibiotics is widely used in both human and veterinary applications, making this industry an integral part of the broader pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Production process

The production of tetracycline-based antibiotics typically involves a multi-step fermentation process. This process begins with the cultivation of specific strains of Streptomyces bacteria, which are capable of producing the tetracycline compounds. The bacteria are then carefully monitored and controlled to optimize the yield of the desired antibiotic compounds. Downstream processing, including extraction, purification, and formulation, is then carried out to produce the final pharmaceutical products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of tetracycline-based antibiotics include the Streptomyces bacterial cultures, various growth media and nutrients to support the fermentation process, as well as specialized equipment and facilities for the cultivation, extraction, and purification stages. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of chemical reagents and solvents to facilitate the various processing steps.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 294130 are the tetracycline-based antibiotic compounds, which can be further processed and formulated into a variety of pharmaceutical products. These antibiotics are widely consumed by the 300000 Pharmaceutical Products industry, as well as the 210000 Food Industry for veterinary applications. The outputs of this industry are essential for supporting global public health and the treatment of bacterial infections.

Revisions to 294130

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 294130. The most recent 1 version of this code (294130) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 294130 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for antibiotics; tetracyclines and their derivatives; salts thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2941'>2941: Antibiotics</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/294130'>294130: Antibiotics; tetracyclines and their derivatives; salts thereof</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/294110'>294110: Antibiotics; penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/294120'>294120: Antibiotics; streptomycins and their derivatives; salts thereof</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/294140'>294140: Antibiotics; chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/294150'>294150: Antibiotics; erythromycin and its derivatives; salts thereof</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/294190'>294190: Antibiotics; n.e.c. in heading no. 2941</a>"]

    

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