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
HS v2017 Code: 3003
About 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
HS code 3003 covers a wide range of medicinal products that are not packaged for retail sale. These products are typically used in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, and play a crucial role in the global pharmaceutical industry. They are often formulated by combining two or more active ingredients to provide therapeutic or prophylactic benefits. The 3003 category is an important part of the broader pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, contributing to the treatment and prevention of various medical conditions worldwide.
Production process
The production of medicaments under HS code 3003 involves several key steps. First, the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are sourced and carefully measured. These APIs are then combined and mixed together, often using specialized equipment and controlled environments to ensure the proper formulation. The resulting mixture may undergo further processing, such as granulation, tableting, or encapsulation, before being packaged for distribution to healthcare providers.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of HS code 3003 medicaments include the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), as well as various excipients and processing aids. These may include substances like binders, fillers, disintegrants, and lubricants. Additionally, specialized equipment, such as mixing machines, granulators, and tableting machines, are essential for the manufacturing process. The production of these medicaments also requires a clean, controlled environment and skilled personnel to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 3003 is a wide range of medicinal products that are used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes in healthcare settings. These products may be consumed by other industries, such as 3004 (Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale), which covers medicaments packaged for retail sale. The 3003 medicaments may also be used as inputs for the production of 3006 Pharmaceutical goods, which includes a variety of specialized pharmaceutical products and preparations.
Family tree for 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
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/30'>30: Pharmaceutical products</a>"] A --> B["<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 --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> 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>"] B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300310'>300310: Medicaments; containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale)</a>"] B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300320'>300320: Medicaments; containing antibiotics other than penicillins, streptomycins and their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale)</a>"] B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300331'>300331: Medicaments; containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale</a>"] B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300339'>300339: Medicaments; containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale</a>"] B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300341'>300341: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"] B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300342'>300342: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"] B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300343'>300343: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"] B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300349'>300349: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"] B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300360'>300360: Medicaments; containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"] B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300390'>300390: Medicaments; (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level4 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level6 class I level6 class J level6 class K level6 class L level6 class M level6 class N level6 class O level6 class P level6 class Q level6 class B highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class B highlight