Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

HS v2022 Code: 300443

About medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

HS code 300443 covers a crucial segment of the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on medicaments containing alkaloids or their derivatives, including norephedrine or its salts. These products are specifically formulated for therapeutic or prophylactic uses and are packaged for retail sale. This code plays a vital role in the global healthcare ecosystem, providing essential medicines to treat a wide range of medical conditions and support preventive healthcare measures.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300443 involves a complex and highly regulated process. Manufacturers must adhere to strict quality control and safety protocols to ensure the purity, potency, and efficacy of the final products. Key steps in the production process include the extraction and purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), formulation development, and packaging to meet regulatory requirements for retail distribution.

Production inputs

The production of medicaments under HS code 300443 requires a range of specialized inputs, including raw materials such as alkaloids, norephedrine, and other pharmaceutical-grade chemicals. Manufacturers also rely on advanced production equipment, such as extraction systems, reaction vessels, and packaging machinery, as well as a skilled workforce with expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality assurance.

Production outputs

Medicaments classified under HS code 300443 are primarily intended for use in the healthcare sector, serving as therapeutic or prophylactic treatments for a variety of medical conditions. These products may be consumed by end-users, such as patients, or distributed to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and other related industries. Other HS codes that may consume the output of 300443 include 300410 Medicaments; containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, 300420 Medicaments; containing other antibiotics, and 300439 Medicaments; containing hormones or other products of heading 2937, not containing antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale.

Revisions to 300443

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 300443. The most recent 1 version of this code (300443) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 300443.

Family tree for medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, 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/v2022/3004'>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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300443'>300443: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300410'>300410: Medicaments; containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300420'>300420: Medicaments; containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300431'>300431: Medicaments; containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300432'>300432: Medicaments; containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300439'>300439: Medicaments; containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300441'>300441: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300442'>300442: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300449'>300449: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300450'>300450: Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300460'>300460: Medicaments; containing antimalarial active principles described in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/300490'>300490: Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale</a>"]

    

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