Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 300442

About medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (inn) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

HS code 300442 covers a crucial segment of the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on medicaments containing alkaloids or their derivatives, including pseudoephedrine. These products play a vital role in therapeutic and prophylactic treatments, addressing a wide range of health conditions. As a highly regulated and specialized field, the production and trade of these medicaments are essential components of the global healthcare ecosystem.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300442 involves a complex and tightly controlled process. It typically begins with the extraction and purification of the active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as alkaloids and pseudoephedrine, from natural sources or through synthetic processes. These active ingredients are then carefully formulated and combined with other excipients, such as binders, fillers, and coatings, to create the final dosage form, which is then packaged for retail sale.

Production inputs

The production of medicaments under HS code 300442 requires a range of specialized inputs, including 2939 Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, 2922 Oxygen-function amino-compounds, and other pharmaceutical-grade raw materials. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, such as tablet presses, capsule fillers, and packaging machinery, as well as strict quality control and regulatory compliance measures.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 300442 is medicaments containing alkaloids or their derivatives, including pseudoephedrine, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses. These products are typically consumed by the 3004 (Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale) industry, which encompasses a wide range of healthcare providers and consumers.

Revisions to 300442

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 300442. The most recent 1 version of this code (300442) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 300442 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (inn) or its salts, 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/v2017/300442'>300442: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]

    B --> 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/v2017/300432'>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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> 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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