Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)

HS v2022 Code: 300342

About medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (inn) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)

HS code 300342 covers medicaments containing alkaloids or their derivatives, with pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale. This code is crucial for the pharmaceutical industry, as it regulates the import and export of these specialized medicinal products. These products play a vital role in the global healthcare system, providing essential treatments and preventative measures for a range of medical conditions.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300342 typically involves a multi-step process. This includes the extraction and purification of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), such as pseudoephedrine, from natural sources or through synthetic processes. The APIs are then combined with other excipients and subjected to various formulation techniques, such as tableting, encapsulation, or solution preparation, to create the final medicinal product. Strict quality control and regulatory compliance measures are essential throughout the production process to ensure the safety, efficacy, and purity of the final medicinal products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of medicaments under HS code 300342 include the raw materials for the APIs, such as plant extracts or synthetic precursors, as well as various excipients like binders, fillers, and disintegrants. Specialized pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, such as reaction vessels, filtration systems, and tableting machines, are also essential inputs. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including chemists, pharmacists, and production technicians, to ensure the proper handling and processing of these specialized medicinal products.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 300342 is the medicinal products containing alkaloids or their derivatives, with pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses. These medicaments may be consumed by other industries, such as 300490 (Medicaments, consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems), or in forms or packings for retail sale), 300410 Medicaments, containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not in measured doses or put up for retail sale, and 300420 Medicaments, containing other antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not in measured doses or put up for retail sale, which may incorporate these specialized medicinal products into their own formulations or distribution channels.

Revisions to 300342

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 300342. The most recent 1 version of this code (300342) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 300342.

Family tree for medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (inn) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/30'>30: Pharmaceutical products</a>"]
A --> B["<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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300342'>300342: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300310'>300310: Medicaments; containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300320'>300320: Medicaments; containing antibiotics other than penicillins, streptomycins and their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300331'>300331: Medicaments; containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300339'>300339: Medicaments; containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300341'>300341: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300343'>300343: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300349'>300349: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300360'>300360: Medicaments; containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300390'>300390: Medicaments; (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)</a>"]

    

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