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

HS v2017 Code: 3004

About 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

HS code 3004 covers a wide range of medicinal products used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. This industry plays a vital role in the healthcare sector, providing essential drugs and treatments that improve the well-being of individuals and communities worldwide. As a key component of the pharmaceutical industry, the production and distribution of these medicaments contribute significantly to the global economy.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 3004 involves a complex and highly regulated process. Manufacturers utilize a range of techniques, including chemical synthesis, fermentation, and formulation, to create the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and combine them with various excipients to produce the final dosage forms. Quality control and safety measures are paramount throughout the production process to ensure the efficacy and safety of the medicinal products.

Production inputs

The production of medicaments under HS code 3004 requires a diverse range of inputs, including raw materials such as APIs, excipients, and packaging materials. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as reactors, filtration systems, and packaging lines, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including chemists, pharmacists, and production technicians, to ensure the proper formulation, testing, and packaging of the medicinal products.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 3004 is a wide variety of medicinal products, including tablets, capsules, injections, and transdermal patches, among others. These medicaments are designed to treat a diverse range of medical conditions and are consumed by 3002 Sera, other blood fractions and immunological products, 3005 (Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up in forms or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes), and 3006 Pharmaceutical goods specified in Note 4 to this Chapter.

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/30'>30: Pharmaceutical products</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> 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/v2017/3003'>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 --> 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/v2017/300410'>300410: Medicaments; containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300420'>300420: Medicaments; containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300431'>300431: Medicaments; containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300432'>300432: Medicaments; containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300439'>300439: Medicaments; containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300441'>300441: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300442'>300442: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300443'>300443: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300449'>300449: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300450'>300450: Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300460'>300460: Medicaments; containing antimalarial active principles described in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300490'>300490: Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]


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