Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 300443

About medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

HS code 300443 covers a critical segment of the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on medicaments containing alkaloids or their derivatives, including norephedrine or its salts. These products are formulated for therapeutic or prophylactic uses and are packaged for retail sale. This code plays a vital role in the global healthcare ecosystem, providing essential medicines to treat a wide range of medical conditions and support preventive healthcare initiatives.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300443 involves a multi-step process. It typically begins with the extraction and purification of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), such as alkaloids and their derivatives, including norephedrine. These APIs are then carefully combined with other excipients, such as binders, fillers, and coatings, to create the final dosage form, which may include tablets, capsules, or other formulations. Strict quality control measures are implemented throughout the manufacturing process to ensure the safety, efficacy, and consistency of the final products.

Production inputs

The production of medicaments under HS code 300443 requires a range of inputs, including the raw materials for the APIs, such as plant-based sources or synthetic compounds, as well as various excipients and packaging materials. Specialized manufacturing equipment, such as extraction systems, granulators, and tableting machines, are also essential for the production process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including chemists, pharmacists, and production technicians, to ensure the proper formulation, compounding, and packaging of these critical pharmaceutical products.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 300443 is a diverse range of medicaments containing alkaloids or their derivatives, including norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses. These products are packaged for retail sale and are consumed by the healthcare industry, including hospitals, pharmacies, and individual consumers. The outputs of this code may be further processed or incorporated into other pharmaceutical preparations, such as 300490 Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, 300439 Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, not containing hormones, other products of heading no. 2937 or antibiotics, packaged for retail sale, or 300449 Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, not containing hormones, other products of heading no. 2937 or antibiotics, not packaged for retail sale.

Revisions to 300443

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 300443. The most recent 1 version of this code (300443) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 300443 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, 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/v2017/3004'>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/v2017/300443'>300443: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine 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/v2017/300442'>300442: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> 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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