Pharmaceutical products

HS v2017 Code: 30

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
30	n/a	n/a

Code	30
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Pharmaceutical products

Child Codes: Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions, immunological products, modified or obtained by biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) etc; Pharmaceutical goods; Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale; Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use; Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c.; Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale

About pharmaceutical products

HS code 30 covers a wide range of pharmaceutical products, which are essential for maintaining and improving human health. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing life-saving and life-enhancing medicines, vaccines, and other therapeutic substances. Pharmaceutical products are used across various sectors, including healthcare, research, and manufacturing, making this industry a significant contributor to economic growth and development.

Production process

The production of pharmaceutical products involves a complex and highly regulated process. Key steps include research and development, clinical trials, manufacturing, and quality control. Pharmaceutical companies utilize advanced technologies and specialized equipment to ensure the safety, efficacy, and purity of their products. The industry relies on a combination of chemical synthesis, biotechnology, and formulation techniques to develop and produce a diverse range of medicines and healthcare solutions.

Production inputs

The pharmaceutical industry requires a variety of inputs, including raw materials such as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and packaging materials. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as reactors, fermentation tanks, and packaging lines, are essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including scientists, engineers, and technicians, to drive innovation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the pharmaceutical industry are finished drug products, including tablets, capsules, injections, and topical formulations. These products are then distributed and sold to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and consumers. The outputs of HS code 30 may be consumed by various other HS codes, such as 33 Essential oils and resinoids, 38 Miscellaneous chemical products, and 90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus, among others.

Family tree for pharmaceutical products

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/30'>30: Pharmaceutical products</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3001'>3001: Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3002'>3002: Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions, immunological products, modified or obtained by biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) etc</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3003'>3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3004'>3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3005'>3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3006'>3006: Pharmaceutical goods</a>"]


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