Medicaments; containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 300432

About medicaments; containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

HS code 300432 covers a critical segment of the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives, or structural analogues. These products play a vital role in therapeutic and prophylactic treatments, addressing a wide range of medical conditions. As a highly regulated and specialized field, the production and distribution of these medicaments are essential components of the broader healthcare ecosystem, contributing to the overall well-being of populations worldwide.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300432 involves a complex and tightly controlled process. Manufacturers must adhere to stringent quality standards and regulatory guidelines to ensure the safety, efficacy, and purity of the final products. Key steps in the production process include the extraction and purification of the active pharmaceutical ingredients, formulation development, and packaging for retail distribution. Advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing techniques, such as sterile processing and controlled environmental conditions, are employed to maintain the integrity of the medicaments throughout the production lifecycle.

Production inputs

The production of medicaments under HS code 300432 requires a range of specialized inputs, including 300210 Medicaments; containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, 300220 Medicaments; containing other antibiotics, and 300310 Medicaments; containing hormones or other products of subheading 2937, but not containing antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. Additionally, manufacturers rely on specialized equipment, such as pharmaceutical-grade reactors, purification systems, and packaging machinery, as well as a skilled workforce with expertise in pharmaceutical production and quality control.

Production outputs

Medicaments produced under HS code 300432 are primarily used in therapeutic and prophylactic treatments, addressing a wide range of medical conditions. These products may be consumed by other HS codes, such as 300439 Medicaments; containing hormones or other products of subheading 2937, but not containing antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, 300450 Medicaments; other, containing vitamins or other products of heading 2936, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, and 300490 Medicaments; n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, which encompass a broader range of pharmaceutical products for various medical applications.

Revisions to 300432

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 300432. The most recent 1 version of this code (300432) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 300432 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for medicaments; containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged 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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300431'>300431: Medicaments; containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<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 --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300450'>300450: Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> M["<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 --> N["<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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