Pharmaceutical goods; dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements

HS v2017 Code: 300640

About pharmaceutical goods; dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements

HS code 300640 covers a diverse range of pharmaceutical and dental products that play a crucial role in the healthcare industry. These goods, which include dental cements, fillings, and bone reconstruction materials, are essential for maintaining oral health, repairing dental issues, and facilitating medical procedures. As a key component of the broader pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, this industry contributes significantly to the global economy and the well-being of individuals worldwide.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 300640 typically involves a combination of chemical synthesis, formulation, and specialized manufacturing processes. Dental cements and fillings are often created through the blending and curing of various polymers, resins, and other compounds to achieve the desired properties, such as strength, adhesion, and biocompatibility. Bone reconstruction cements, on the other hand, may be produced using a mix of calcium-based materials, additives, and advanced techniques to ensure their suitability for medical applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 300640 include a range of raw materials, such as polymers, resins, calcium-based compounds, and various chemical additives. Additionally, specialized equipment and machinery, such as mixing tanks, molding machines, and curing ovens, are essential for the manufacturing process. Skilled personnel, including chemists, engineers, and technicians, are also necessary to ensure the quality and safety of these products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 300640 are dental cements, fillings, and bone reconstruction materials. These products are widely used in the dental and medical fields, with dental cements and fillings being consumed by 300410 Medicaments; containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, 300490 Medicaments; n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, and 330610 Preparations for oral or dental hygiene. Bone reconstruction cements are often used in conjunction with 902190 Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability, 300510 Wadding, gauze, bandages and the like; impregnated with pharmaceutical substances, and other medical devices.

Revisions to 300640

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 300640. The most recent 1 version of this code (300640) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 300640 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for pharmaceutical goods; dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/30'>30: Pharmaceutical products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3006'>3006: Pharmaceutical goods</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300640'>300640: Pharmaceutical goods; dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300610'>300610: Pharmaceutical goods; sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical or dental adhesion barriers</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300620'>300620: Pharmaceutical goods; blood-grouping reagents</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300630'>300630: Pharmaceutical goods; opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300650'>300650: Pharmaceutical goods; first aid boxes and kits</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300660'>300660: Pharmaceutical goods; chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300670'>300670: Pharmaceutical goods; Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300691'>300691: Pharmaceutical goods; appliances identifiable for ostomy use</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300692'>300692: Pharmaceutical goods; waste pharmaceuticals</a>"]

    

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