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

HS v2017 Code: 300670

About 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

HS code 300670 covers a critical segment of the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on specialized gel preparations used in medical procedures. These lubricating gels play a vital role in facilitating surgical operations, physical examinations, and the use of medical instruments, ensuring patient comfort and safety. As an essential component of modern healthcare, the products under this code contribute significantly to the broader medical and pharmaceutical sectors, which are integral to the overall economy.

Production process

The production of the gel preparations covered by HS code 300670 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are carefully selected and combined with various excipients, such as thickening agents, preservatives, and pH-adjusting compounds. These ingredients are then mixed and homogenized to create a smooth, uniform gel. The final product may undergo further processing, such as sterilization or packaging, to ensure its safety and efficacy for medical use.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the gel preparations under HS code 300670 include the APIs, which are the active pharmaceutical compounds, as well as various excipients like polymers, emulsifiers, and preservatives. Additionally, specialized production equipment, such as high-shear mixers, homogenizers, and filling/packaging machines, are essential for the manufacturing process. The industry also relies on a skilled workforce, including chemists, pharmaceutical technicians, and quality control personnel, to ensure the products meet stringent regulatory standards.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 300670 is the gel preparations designed for use in medical procedures. These products are then consumed by various healthcare providers, including hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals, who utilize them during surgical operations, physical examinations, and the use of medical instruments. The gel preparations may also be used in 300490 Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale and 300610 Pharmaceutical goods; sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure, sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents, sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics.

Revisions to 300670

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 300670. The most recent 1 version of this code (300670) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 300670 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/300670'>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 --> 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/v2017/300640'>300640: Pharmaceutical goods; dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300650'>300650: Pharmaceutical goods; first aid boxes and kits</a>"]
B --> I["<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 --> 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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