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

HS v2022 Code: 300449

About 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

HS code 300449 covers a broad range of medicinal products containing alkaloids or their derivatives, excluding certain specific substances. These medicaments are intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use and are packaged for retail sale. This industry plays a crucial role in the global healthcare sector, providing essential drugs and treatments to patients worldwide. Its outputs are closely linked to the broader pharmaceutical industry, which is a significant contributor to the global economy.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300449 typically involves a multi-step process. This may include the extraction and purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from natural sources, the synthesis of semi-synthetic or fully synthetic compounds, and the formulation of these ingredients into various dosage forms, such as tablets, capsules, or solutions. Quality control and regulatory compliance are critical aspects of the production process to ensure the safety and efficacy of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of medicaments under HS code 300449 include a variety of raw materials, such as plant-derived alkaloids, synthetic organic compounds, and other pharmaceutical-grade chemicals. Additionally, specialized equipment and machinery, such as extraction units, reactors, and packaging lines, are necessary for the manufacturing process. Skilled labor, including chemists, pharmacists, and production technicians, is also a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 300449 are medicinal products containing alkaloids or their derivatives, excluding certain specific substances, for therapeutic or prophylactic use. These products are typically packaged for retail sale and may be consumed by a wide range of end-users, including hospitals, pharmacies, and individual consumers. The outputs of this industry may also serve as inputs for other related 300490 Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale and 300439 (Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts; not for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale) codes within the broader pharmaceutical industry.

Revisions to 300449

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 300449. The most recent 1 version of this code (300449) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 300449.

Family tree for 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

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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/v2022/300449'>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 --> 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/v2022/300443'>300443: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its 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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