Antibiotics; penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof

HS v2022 Code: 294110

About antibiotics; penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof

HS code 294110 covers a critical segment of the pharmaceutical industry - the production of antibiotics, specifically penicillins and their derivatives. These antimicrobial compounds play a vital role in modern healthcare, treating a wide range of bacterial infections and saving millions of lives worldwide. As a key component of the broader 30 Pharmaceutical products industry, the 294110 category represents a significant portion of global trade and economic activity.

Production process

The production of penicillins and related antibiotics typically involves a multi-step fermentation and purification process. Microorganisms, such as the Penicillium fungus, are cultivated in controlled environments to produce the core penicillin compound. This is then subjected to various chemical reactions and separation techniques to isolate the desired antibiotic derivatives and salts.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the 294110 industry include the microbial cultures used in fermentation, as well as a range of chemical reagents, solvents, and processing equipment. Specialized laboratory facilities, skilled technicians, and robust quality control measures are also essential to ensure the purity and efficacy of the final antibiotic products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 294110 industry are the various penicillin-based antibiotics and their derivatives, which are then consumed by the broader 30 Pharmaceutical products industry. These antibiotics are used in the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections, contributing to improved public health outcomes globally. Other related HS codes that may consume the outputs of 294110 include 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.

Revisions to 294110

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 294110. The most recent 1 version of this code (294110) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 294110.

Family tree for antibiotics; penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2941'>2941: Antibiotics</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/294110'>294110: Antibiotics; penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/294120'>294120: Antibiotics; streptomycins and their derivatives; salts thereof</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/294130'>294130: Antibiotics; tetracyclines and their derivatives; salts thereof</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/294140'>294140: Antibiotics; chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/294150'>294150: Antibiotics; erythromycin and its derivatives; salts thereof</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/294190'>294190: Antibiotics; n.e.c. in heading no. 2941</a>"]

    

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