Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)

HS v2017 Code: 300341

About medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)

HS code 300341 covers medicaments containing alkaloids or their derivatives, including ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses. This code is crucial for the pharmaceutical industry, as it regulates the import and export of essential medications used to treat a variety of medical conditions. The global trade in these specialized pharmaceuticals plays a significant role in ensuring access to vital healthcare resources worldwide.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300341 typically involves complex chemical synthesis processes. Manufacturers extract and purify the active alkaloid compounds, then formulate them into stable, effective drug products. Strict quality control measures and regulatory compliance are essential throughout the manufacturing lifecycle to ensure the safety and efficacy of these specialized pharmaceuticals.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of medicaments under HS code 300341 include the raw materials for the active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as ephedrine and other alkaloid derivatives. Specialized chemical processing equipment, laboratory testing facilities, and a highly skilled workforce with expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing are also critical inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

Medicaments classified under HS code 300341 are primarily used as therapeutic or prophylactic treatments for a range of medical conditions. These products may be consumed by other HS codes, such as 300490 Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, 300410 Medicaments; containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale, and 300420 Medicaments; containing other antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale.

Revisions to 300341

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 300341. The most recent 1 version of this code (300341) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 300341 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, 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/v2017/300341'>300341: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"]

    B --> 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/v2017/300339'>300339: Medicaments; containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), 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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