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)

HS v2017 Code: 300349

About 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)

HS code 300349 covers a broad range of medicinal products containing alkaloids or their derivatives, excluding certain specific substances. These medicaments are used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes and are not packaged for retail sale. This industry plays a crucial role in the global pharmaceutical supply chain, providing essential drugs and treatments to healthcare providers and patients worldwide.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300349 typically involves complex chemical synthesis processes. Manufacturers extract and purify the necessary alkaloid compounds, then formulate them into various dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, or solutions. Quality control measures, including rigorous testing and regulatory compliance, are essential throughout the production lifecycle to ensure the safety and efficacy of these medicinal products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 300349 medicaments include the raw materials containing the necessary alkaloid compounds, as well as specialized chemical reagents, solvents, and processing equipment. Manufacturers may also require access to advanced analytical equipment and expertise to ensure the purity and potency of the final products. Compliance with stringent pharmaceutical regulations and industry standards is a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 300349 are medicinal products containing alkaloids or their derivatives, which are used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. These medicaments may be consumed by other industries, 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, and 300420 Medicaments; containing other antibiotics, as they are often used in combination with other pharmaceutical products to treat a wide range of medical conditions.

Revisions to 300349

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 300349. The most recent 1 version of this code (300349) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 300349 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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)

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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/v2017/300349'>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 --> 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/v2017/300341'>300341: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"]
B --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> 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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