Medicaments; containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 300339

About medicaments; containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale

HS code 300339 covers a critical segment of the pharmaceutical industry, encompassing medicaments containing hormones (excluding insulin) for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, but not packaged for retail sale. These specialized pharmaceutical products play a vital role in addressing various health conditions and maintaining overall well-being. As a key component of the global healthcare ecosystem, this industry is closely intertwined with the broader economy, contributing to improved quality of life and economic productivity.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300339 involves a complex and highly regulated process. Manufacturers utilize advanced extraction, purification, and formulation techniques to isolate the necessary hormones and combine them with appropriate carriers and excipients. Strict quality control measures and compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP) are essential throughout the production lifecycle to ensure the safety, efficacy, and purity of the final products.

Production inputs

The production of medicaments under HS code 300339 requires a range of specialized inputs, including purified hormone extracts, pharmaceutical-grade carriers and excipients, specialized production equipment, and a skilled workforce with expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Manufacturers also rely on a robust supply chain of raw materials, such as 300190 Glands and other organs for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, whether or not powdered, 300210 Antisera and other blood fractions and modified immunological products, and various other pharmaceutical ingredients.

Production outputs

Medicaments classified under HS code 300339 are primarily consumed by the healthcare industry, including hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, as well as by individual patients through prescription or professional recommendations. These products may be further incorporated into more complex pharmaceutical preparations, such as 300349 Medicaments containing hormones or other products of heading 2937 but not containing antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not elsewhere specified or included, not packaged for retail sale or 300431 Medicaments containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale.

Revisions to 300339

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 300339. The most recent 1 version of this code (300339) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 300339 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for medicaments; containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale

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    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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300331'>300331: Medicaments; containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<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 --> L["<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>"]

    

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