Pharmaceutical products

HS v2022 Code: 30

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
30	n/a	n/a

Code	30
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Pharmaceutical products

Child Codes: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale; Pharmaceutical goods; Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale; Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c.; Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use; Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions, immunological products, modified or obtained by biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) etc

About pharmaceutical products

HS code 30 covers a wide range of pharmaceutical products, which are essential for maintaining and improving human health. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing life-saving and life-improving medicines, vaccines, and other healthcare solutions. Pharmaceutical products are used across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and even industrial applications, making this industry a vital component of the broader economic landscape.

Production process

The production of pharmaceutical products involves a complex and highly regulated process. Key steps include research and development, clinical trials, manufacturing, and quality control. Pharmaceutical companies utilize advanced technologies and specialized equipment to ensure the safety, efficacy, and purity of their products. The industry relies on a combination of chemical synthesis, biotechnology, and formulation techniques to create a diverse range of medications and healthcare solutions.

Production inputs

The pharmaceutical industry requires a wide range of inputs, including raw materials such as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and packaging materials. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as reactors, fermentation tanks, and packaging lines, are also essential for the production process. Additionally, the industry relies on a highly skilled workforce, including researchers, chemists, engineers, and regulatory experts, to ensure compliance with stringent industry standards and regulations.

Production outputs

The pharmaceutical industry produces a vast array of outputs, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vaccines, and other healthcare products. These outputs are consumed by various sectors, including 30 Pharmaceutical products, 35 Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes, and 38 Miscellaneous chemical products. The pharmaceutical industry's outputs are critical for improving human health, reducing the burden of disease, and enhancing the overall well-being of individuals and communities worldwide.

Family tree for pharmaceutical products

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/30'>30: Pharmaceutical products</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3001'>3001: Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3002'>3002: Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions, immunological products, modified or obtained by biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) etc</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3003'>3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3004'>3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3005'>3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3006'>3006: Pharmaceutical goods</a>"]


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