Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 300450

About medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale

HS code 300450 covers medicaments containing vitamins or their derivatives, packaged for retail sale. This industry plays a vital role in the global healthcare system, providing essential supplements and treatments to support overall well-being and prevent or manage various health conditions. As part of the broader pharmaceutical industry, the 300450 segment contributes significantly to the import/export economy, with medicaments being a highly traded commodity across international borders.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300450 typically involves a multi-step process. This includes the extraction and purification of active vitamin compounds, formulation with appropriate excipients, and packaging the final product for retail distribution. Manufacturers utilize advanced pharmaceutical techniques such as tableting, encapsulation, and controlled-release mechanisms to ensure the efficacy and stability of the medicaments.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 300450 medicaments include the raw materials for the active vitamin compounds, such as vitamins A, B, C, D, and E, as well as their derivatives. Additionally, manufacturers require various excipients, such as binders, fillers, and coatings, to create the final dosage forms. Specialized production equipment, including tablet presses, encapsulators, and packaging machinery, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 300450 is finished medicaments containing vitamins or their derivatives, packaged for retail sale. These products are then consumed by individuals, either as dietary supplements or as part of therapeutic treatments, to support overall health and well-being. The outputs of this industry may be further consumed by other HS codes, such as 300490 Medicaments; for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, which covers a broader range of medicaments not specifically classified elsewhere.

Revisions to 300450

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 300450. The most recent 1 version of this code (300450) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 300450 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, 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/v2017/300450'>300450: Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, 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/v2017/300443'>300443: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> L["<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 --> 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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