Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 300490

About medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

HS code 300490 covers a wide range of medicinal products that are packaged for retail sale. These products play a crucial role in the global healthcare industry, providing therapeutic and prophylactic solutions to address various medical conditions. As an essential component of the pharmaceutical supply chain, the 300490 industry is closely tied to the overall well-being and economic prosperity of nations worldwide.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300490 typically involves a multi-step process. This may include the formulation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with various excipients, followed by tableting, encapsulation, or other packaging techniques to create the final product. Quality control measures, such as testing for purity, potency, and stability, are also integral to the manufacturing process to ensure the safety and efficacy of the medicaments.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 300490 industry include APIs, which are the active substances that provide the therapeutic or prophylactic effects, as well as a range of excipients, such as binders, fillers, and coatings. Additionally, specialized production equipment, including tableting machines, encapsulators, and packaging lines, are essential for the manufacturing process. The industry also relies on a skilled workforce, including pharmaceutical scientists, production technicians, and quality control personnel.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 300490 industry is a diverse range of medicaments, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and dietary supplements. These products are consumed by 300110 Medicaments; containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, 300120 Medicaments; containing other antibiotics, 300190 Medicaments; n.e.c. in heading no. 3001, and 300410 Medicaments; containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, packaged for retail sale, among other healthcare-related industries.

Revisions to 300490

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 300490. The most recent 2 versions of this code (300490) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 300490 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, 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/v2017/300490'>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>"]

    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/v2017/300450'>300450: Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> N["<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>"]

    

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