Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues

HS v2022 Code: 293750

About prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues

HS code 293750 covers a diverse group of organic compounds known as prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes. These substances play crucial roles in various physiological processes within the human body, including inflammation, blood clotting, and immune response. The compounds classified under this code are of significant importance to the pharmaceutical industry, as they are used in the development of a wide range of therapeutic drugs.

Production process

Prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes are typically produced through chemical synthesis, involving a series of complex reactions and purification steps. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the target compound, but often include steps such as esterification, oxidation, and enzymatic transformations. Advances in biotechnology have also enabled the production of these compounds through microbial fermentation and other biological processes.

Production inputs

The production of the compounds classified under HS code 293750 requires a range of raw materials, including various organic precursors, solvents, and catalysts. Additionally, specialized equipment such as bioreactors, distillation columns, and chromatography systems are often necessary for the synthesis and purification of these compounds. Skilled personnel with expertise in organic chemistry and biochemistry are also an essential input for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 293750 are the prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes themselves, as well as their derivatives and structural analogues. These compounds are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, where they are incorporated into a variety of drug formulations, including 300490 Medicaments, 300420 Medicaments, and 300440 Medicaments. The compounds classified under this code are also used in the production of 293799 (Other heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only), which are further processed into various pharmaceutical and chemical products.

Revisions to 293750

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 293750. The most recent 1 version of this code (293750) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 293750.

Family tree for prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues

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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/v2022/293750'>293750: Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues</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/v2022/293723'>293723: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens</a>"]
B --> J["<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 --> 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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