HTS US: 3004.XX.XXXX
Description
Heading 3004 encompasses medicaments excluding those covered by headings 3002, 3005, or 3006. These medicaments consist of mixed or unmixed products designed for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. They are presented either in measured doses — such as tablets, capsules, or ampoules — or in forms and packaging suitable for retail sale. This includes transdermal administration systems like patches.
The products under this heading cover a wide range of pharmaceutical substances, including antibiotics, hormones, vitamins, antimalarials, antivirals, and various other medicinal preparations.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Chemical Products (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products
- Heading 3004: Medicaments (excluding goods of headings 3002, 3005, or 3006) in measured doses or retail packaging.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3004.XX.XXXX– Specifies detailed medicament types and compositions.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the HTS subheadings within code 3004, specifying medicament types based on active ingredients, usage, and form.
| HS/HTS Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 3004.10 | Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives: |
| 3004.10.10 | Containing penicillin G salts |
| 3004.10.10.10 | For veterinary use |
| 3004.10.10.20 | Singles |
| 3004.10.10.45 | Combination antibiotics |
| 3004.10.50 | Other |
| 3004.10.50.10 | For veterinary use |
| 3004.10.50.45 | Combination antibiotics |
| 3004.10.50.55 | For oral suspension |
| 3004.10.50.65 | Other |
| 3004.10.50.75 | Other |
| 3004.20.00 | Other, containing antibiotics |
| 3004.20.00.10 | For veterinary use |
| 3004.20.00.20 | Erythromycin, singles or in combination with other antibiotics |
| 3004.20.00.30 | Tetracycline, singles or in combination with other antibiotics |
| 3004.20.00.45 | Containing azithromycin or its salts |
| 3004.20.00.55 | Containing clindamycin or its salts |
| 3004.20.00.65 | Containing doxycycline or its salts |
| 3004.20.00.75 | Other |
| 3004.31.00.00 | Containing insulin |
| 3004.32.00.00 | Containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues |
| 3004.39.00 | Other |
| 3004.39.00.10 | For veterinary use |
| 3004.39.00.50 | Other |
| 3004.41.00.00 | Containing ephedrine or its salts |
| 3004.42.00.00 | Containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts |
| 3004.43.00.00 | Containing norephedrine or its salts |
| 3004.49.00 | Other |
| 3004.49.00.05 | For veterinary use |
| 3004.49.00.10 | Cardiovascular medicaments |
| 3004.49.00.20 | Anticonvulsants, hypnotics, and sedatives |
| 3004.49.00.30 | Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents |
| 3004.49.00.40 | Other |
| 3004.49.00.50 | Dermatological agents and local anesthetics |
| 3004.49.00.60 | Medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears or respiratory system |
| 3004.49.00.70 | Other |
| 3004.50 | Containing vitamins synthesized wholly or in part from aromatic or modified aromatic industrial organic compounds: |
| 3004.50.10.00 | Vitamin B2 |
| 3004.50.20.00 | Vitamin B12 |
| 3004.50.30.00 | Vitamin E |
| 3004.50.40.00 | Other |
| 3004.50.50 | Other |
| 3004.50.50.05 | For veterinary use |
| 3004.50.50.10 | Combined with minerals or other nutrients |
| 3004.50.50.20 | Other |
| 3004.50.50.30 | Combined with minerals or other nutrients |
| 3004.50.50.40 | Other |
| 3004.60.00.00 | Other, containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter |
| 3004.90 | Other: |
| 3004.90.10.00 | Containing antigens or hyaluronic acid or its sodium salt |
| 3004.90.92 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.01 | For veterinary use |
| 3004.90.92.02 | Antivirals |
| 3004.90.92.04 | Containing fluconazole or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.06 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.08 | Containing metronidazole or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.12 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.13 | Sulfonamides |
| 3004.90.92.14 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.15 | Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medicaments |
| 3004.90.92.16 | Containing metoprolol or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.17 | Containing amiodarone or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.18 | Containing diltiazem or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.19 | Containing hydralazine or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.21 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.22 | Tolmetin |
| 3004.90.92.23 | Tolmetin sodium dihyrate |
| 3004.90.92.25 | Tolmetin sodium (anhydrous) |
| 3004.90.92.27 | For oral suspension |
| 3004.90.92.29 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.31 | For oral suspension |
| 3004.90.92.32 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.33 | Containing O-Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) |
| 3004.90.92.34 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.36 | Anticonvulsants, hypnotics and sedatives |
| 3004.90.92.37 | Containing lorazepam or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.38 | Containing olanzapine or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.39 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.40 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.42 | Containing lidocaine or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.44 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.50 | Laxatives |
| 3004.90.92.55 | Antacids |
| 3004.90.92.56 | Containing famotidine or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.57 | Containing pantoprazole or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.59 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.63 | Containing furosemide and its salts |
| 3004.90.92.66 | Containing hydrochlorothiazide or its salts |
| 3004.90.92.68 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.70 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.76 | Cough and cold preparations |
| 3004.90.92.80 | Antihistamines |
| 3004.90.92.84 | Containing albuterol sulfate |
| 3004.90.92.89 | Other |
| 3004.90.92.91 | Other |
What is NOT Classified Here?
Medicaments excluded from this heading include:
- Products classified under headings 3002 (Human Blood; animal blood prepared for therapeutic uses), 3005 (Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles), or 3006 (Pharmaceutical goods specified elsewhere).
- Bulk pharmaceutical ingredients not put up in measured doses or retail packaging.
Notes
- Therapeutic Use: Products must be intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use and packaged accordingly.
- Veterinary Uses: Numerous subheadings specify medicaments formulated for veterinary use.
- Formulation Variants: Different classifications exist for single active ingredients, combinations, oral suspensions, and other specialized forms.
- Regulatory Compliance: Importers must comply with FDA and other applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
Declaration Example
Product: A batch of vitamin B12 tablets for human medicinal use.US HTS Code:
3004.50.20.00(Vitamin B12)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Varies by product specifics; consult current USHTS.
Additional Requirements: FDA approval and appropriate labeling required.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 3002: Human Blood; Animal Blood Prepared for Therapeutic Uses
- HTS 3005: Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles
- HTS 3006: Pharmaceutical Goods Specified Elsewhere
