Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale

HS v2022 Code: 300450

About medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale

HS code 300450 covers medicaments containing vitamins or their derivatives, packaged for retail sale. This industry plays a vital role in the global healthcare sector, providing essential supplements and treatments to support overall well-being and prevent or manage various medical conditions. As part of the broader pharmaceutical industry, the 300450 category contributes significantly to the import/export economy, with medicaments being a highly traded commodity worldwide.

Production process

The production of medicaments under HS code 300450 typically involves a multi-step process. This includes the extraction and purification of active vitamin compounds, formulation into stable and effective dosage forms (such as tablets, capsules, or syrups), and packaging for retail distribution. Manufacturers utilize advanced pharmaceutical techniques, including quality control measures and regulatory compliance, to ensure the safety, efficacy, and consistency of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 300450 medicaments include a variety of vitamin and mineral raw materials, such as 300210 Vitamins, provitamins and their derivatives, as well as excipients like binders, fillers, and coatings. Specialized production equipment, such as tablet presses, encapsulation machines, and packaging lines, are also essential for this industry. Additionally, skilled personnel, including chemists, pharmacists, and production technicians, are necessary to oversee the manufacturing process and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 300450 is medicaments containing vitamins or their derivatives, packaged for retail sale. These products are designed to be consumed by individuals for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes, such as maintaining overall health, supporting the immune system, or addressing specific vitamin deficiencies. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by a wide range of 300490 Medicaments; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, as well as 300610 Pharmaceutical goods; sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials, and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, which utilize vitamins and other supplements as key components.

Revisions to 300450

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 300450. The most recent 1 version of this code (300450) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 300450.

Family tree for medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, 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/v2022/300450'>300450: Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, 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/v2022/300449'>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 --> 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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