Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens

HS v2022 Code: 293723

About steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens

HS code 293723 covers a crucial segment of the pharmaceutical industry, dealing with the production and trade of steroidal hormones, their derivatives, and structural analogues. These compounds, which include oestrogens and progestogens, play a vital role in regulating various physiological processes within the human body. The global market for these products is substantial, driven by their widespread use in medical treatments, hormone replacement therapies, and contraceptive formulations, among other applications. This industry's significance extends across the healthcare sector and the broader economy, as it supports the development of essential pharmaceutical and medical products.

Production process

The production of steroidal hormones and related compounds under HS code 293723 typically involves a multi-step process. It often begins with the extraction and purification of natural precursor compounds, such as cholesterol or other steroid-based raw materials. These are then subjected to a series of chemical reactions, including oxidation, reduction, and structural modifications, to synthesize the desired hormonal compounds. Advanced techniques like biotechnology and enzymatic processes may also be employed to enhance the efficiency and purity of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of steroidal hormones and related compounds under HS code 293723 include a range of raw materials, such as 290511 Methanol, 290512 (Propan-1-ol (Propyl alcohol) and Propan-2-ol (Isopropyl alcohol)), and various other organic chemicals. Additionally, specialized equipment and machinery, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are essential for the complex synthesis and refinement processes involved. Skilled labor, including chemists, process engineers, and quality control personnel, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 293723 are a wide range of steroidal hormones, their derivatives, and structural analogues. These products find applications in various medical and pharmaceutical fields, including 300450 Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis, 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 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. The outputs of this industry are essential inputs for the production of a diverse range of healthcare and medical products.

Revisions to 293723

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 293723. The most recent 1 version of this code (293723) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 293723.

Family tree for steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2937'>2937: Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293723'>293723: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293711'>293711: Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293712'>293712: Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; insulin and its salts</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293719'>293719: Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than somatotropin, (its derivatives and structural anaologues) and insulin and its salts</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293721'>293721: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293722'>293722: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293729'>293729: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone), halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones, oestrogen and progestogens</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293750'>293750: Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293790'>293790: Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones, n.e.c. in heading 2937</a>"]

    

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