Antibiotics; chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof

HS v2017 Code: 294140

About antibiotics; chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof

HS code 294140 covers a critical segment of the pharmaceutical industry - the production of antibiotics, specifically chloramphenicol and its derivatives. Antibiotics play a vital role in modern healthcare, treating a wide range of bacterial infections and saving millions of lives worldwide. The antibiotics industry is a cornerstone of the global pharmaceutical sector, contributing significantly to both economic output and public health outcomes.

Production process

The production of antibiotics under HS code 294140 typically involves a multi-step fermentation and extraction process. Key steps include the cultivation of specific microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi, in a controlled environment to produce the antibiotic compounds. These compounds are then extracted, purified, and formulated into various pharmaceutical products, such as tablets, capsules, or injectable solutions.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of antibiotics under HS code 294140 include raw materials such as fermentation media, solvents, and reagents. Specialized equipment, such as bioreactors, centrifuges, and purification systems, are also essential. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of microbiologists, chemists, and pharmaceutical technicians to oversee the production process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 294140 are various antibiotic formulations, including chloramphenicol and its derivatives. These antibiotics are then consumed by other industries, such as 300410 Medicaments containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, 300420 Medicaments containing other antibiotics, and 300450 Other medicaments containing vitamins or other products of heading 2936, which incorporate them into a wide range of pharmaceutical products for human and animal use.

Revisions to 294140

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 294140. The most recent 1 version of this code (294140) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 294140 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for antibiotics; chloramphenicol and its 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/v2017/294140'>294140: Antibiotics; chloramphenicol and its 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/v2017/294130'>294130: Antibiotics; tetracyclines and their 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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