HTS US: 3003.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading covers medicaments that consist of two or more active constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use. These products are specifically characterized by not being packaged in measured doses or in forms or packings designed for retail sale. This means they are often intended for further processing or preparation before final dispensing to patients.
The substances included under this heading exclude those covered by headings 3002, 3005, or 3006, focusing exclusively on complex mixtures rather than single-ingredient medicines or retail-packaged forms.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI:
- Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products
- Heading 3003: Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or for retail sale.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3003.XX.XXXX– The last digits identify specific active ingredients or compound types.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit heading 3003 is subdivided into finer categories based on the active substances contained in the medicaments. These include antibiotics, hormones, and other therapeutic compounds as detailed below:
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3003.10.00.00 | Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives | Includes mixtures containing penicillin antibiotics or streptomycin, widely used antibacterial agents. |
| 3003.20.00.00 | Other, containing antibiotics | Medicaments with antibiotics other than penicillins or streptomycins. |
| 3003.31.00.00 | Containing insulin | Preparations that include insulin for diabetes treatment. |
| 3003.39 | Other: | Various medicaments not classified under other subheadings. |
| 3003.39.10.00 | Artificial mixtures of natural hormones | Hormonal preparations synthesized artificially but based on natural hormones. |
| 3003.39.50.00 | Other | Remaining medicaments within this category. |
| 3003.41.00.00 | Containing ephedrine or its salts | Medicaments including ephedrine, commonly used as bronchodilators and decongestants. |
| 3003.42.00.00 | Containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts | Preparations with pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestant. |
| 3003.43.00.00 | Containing norephedrine or its salts | Medicaments containing norephedrine, used as sympathomimetic drugs. |
| 3003.49.00.00 | Other | Other medicaments with similar characteristics. |
| 3003.60.00.00 | Other, containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter | Medicaments with antimalarial components as defined by the chapter notes. |
| 3003.90.01 | Other | Various other medicaments not specified elsewhere. |
| 3003.90.01.20 | Antivirals | Medicaments designed to treat viral infections. |
| 3003.90.01.40 | Antifungals | Preparations used against fungal infections. |
| 3003.90.01.60 | Antiprotozoals (excluding goods described in subheading note 2 to this chapter) | Medicaments effective against protozoal infections, excluding those covered under antimalarials. |
| 3003.90.01.80 | Other | Other therapeutic mixtures not classified above. |
| 3003.90.01.90 | Other | Residual categories for miscellaneous medicaments. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure correct classification, note the following exclusions:
- Medicaments consisting of a single constituent or put up in measured doses or retail packings
- fall under headings 3002, 3005, or 3006.
- Substances intended solely for diagnostic or laboratory use are excluded.
- Non-medicinal mixtures or raw materials not intended for therapeutic uses are not classified here.
Notes
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Products classified under this heading must comply with pharmaceutical regulations depending on the country of import/export.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary widely based on the specific subheading and the active ingredients contained. It is essential to consult the current tariff schedules for accurate rates.
- Packaging and Form: The absence of measured doses or retail packaging is a key factor in classification under 3003 rather than other pharmaceutical headings.
Declaration Example
Product: A bulk shipment of medicaments containing insulin not packaged for retail sale.US HTS Code:
3003.31.00.00(Containing insulin)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg) or liter (L) depending on form.
General Duty Rate: Refer to current USHTS for applicable duty.
Additional Requirements: Must meet FDA and other regulatory approvals for pharmaceutical imports.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 3002:
- Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale.
- HTS 3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles, impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances.
- HTS 3006: Pharmaceutical goods (other than medicaments) specified elsewhere.
- HTS 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides and similar products.
