HTS US: 3004.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses medicaments (excluding those covered under headings 3002, 3005, or 3006) that consist of mixed or unmixed products intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use. These medicaments are specifically packaged in measured doses, including forms such as transdermal administration systems, or are presented in packaging suitable for retail sale.
The range of medicaments under this heading includes a wide variety of pharmaceutical preparations, such as antibiotics, vitamins, hormones, antivirals, and other specialized drugs.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products
- Heading 3004: Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3004.XX.XXXX– Detailed subheadings specify the type of medicament and its use.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HTS heading 3004 is subdivided into specific 6-digit and 10-digit codes that categorize medicaments by active ingredients, usage (including veterinary applications), and formulation types.
| HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3004.10 | Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives: | Antibiotics primarily based on penicillin and streptomycin structures. |
| 3004.10.10 | Containing penicillin G salts | Includes various penicillin G salt formulations. |
| 3004.10.10.10 | For veterinary use | Penicillin G salts formulated for animals. |
| 3004.10.10.20 | Singles | Single-ingredient penicillin G medicaments. |
| 3004.10.10.45 | Combination antibiotics | Penicillin G combined with other antibiotics. |
| 3004.10.50 | Other | Other penicillin or streptomycin derivatives not specified above. |
| 3004.10.50.10 | For veterinary use | Other penicillin/streptomycin derivatives for animal use. |
| 3004.10.50.45 | Combination antibiotics | Other combination antibiotic formulations. |
| 3004.10.50.55 | For oral suspension | Formulated for administration as oral suspensions. |
| 3004.10.50.65 | Other | Miscellaneous formulations. |
| 3004.10.50.75 | Other | Additional unspecified formulations. |
| 3004.20.00.00 | Other, containing antibiotics | Medicaments with antibiotics other than penicillins or streptomycins. |
| 3004.20.00.10 | For veterinary use | Antibiotics for veterinary applications. |
| 3004.20.00.20 | Erythromycin, singles or in combination with other antibiotics | Erythromycin-based formulations. |
| 3004.20.00.30 | Tetracycline, singles or in combination with other antibiotics | Tetracycline antibiotics. |
| 3004.20.00.45 | Containing azithromycin or its salts | Azithromycin medicaments. |
| 3004.20.00.55 | Containing clindamycin or its salts | Clindamycin-based drugs. |
| 3004.20.00.65 | Containing doxycycline or its salts | Doxycycline preparations. |
| 3004.20.00.75 | Other | Other antibiotic medicaments. |
| 3004.31.00.00 | Containing insulin | Medicaments containing insulin for diabetes treatment. |
| 3004.32.00.00 | Containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues | Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive corticosteroid drugs. |
| 3004.39.00 | Other | Miscellaneous medicaments not otherwise specified. |
| 3004.39.00.10 | For veterinary use | Medicaments for animals. |
| 3004.39.00.50 | Other | Other unspecified medicaments. |
| 3004.41.00.00 | Containing ephedrine or its salts | Drugs containing ephedrine. |
| 3004.42.00.00 | Containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts | Medicaments with pseudoephedrine. |
| 3004.43.00.00 | Containing norephedrine or its salts | Preparations with norephedrine. |
| 3004.49.00 | Other | Other medicaments with various active principles. |
| 3004.49.00.05 | For veterinary use | Veterinary medicaments. |
| 3004.49.00.10 | Cardiovascular medicaments | Drugs affecting the cardiovascular system. |
| 3004.49.00.20 | Anticonvulsants, hypnotics, and sedatives | Medicaments for neurological and sleep disorders. |
| 3004.49.00.30 | Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents | Psychotropic medications. |
| 3004.49.00.40 | Other | Miscellaneous psychotherapeutic drugs. |
| 3004.49.00.50 | Dermatological agents and local anesthetics | Topical treatments and anesthetics. |
| 3004.49.00.60 | Medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears or respiratory system | Specialized medicaments for sensory organs and respiratory tract. |
| 3004.49.00.70 | Other | Other medicaments with diverse uses. |
| 3004.50 | Containing vitamins synthesized wholly or in part from aromatic or modified aromatic industrial organic compounds: | Vitamin-based medicaments. |
| 3004.50.10.00 | Vitamin B2 | Riboflavin preparations. |
| 3004.50.20.00 | Vitamin B12 | Cobalamin formulations. |
| 3004.50.30.00 | Vitamin E | Tocopherol medicaments. |
| 3004.50.40.00 | Other | Other vitamin medicaments. |
| 3004.50.50 | Other | Miscellaneous vitamin-containing medicaments. |
| 3004.50.50.05 | For veterinary use | Vitamin medicaments for animals. |
| 3004.50.50.10 | Combined with minerals or other nutrients | Vitamin and mineral combinations. |
| 3004.50.50.20 | Other | Miscellaneous nutrient combinations. |
| 3004.50.50.30 | Combined with minerals or other nutrients | Additional vitamin-nutrient combinations. |
| 3004.50.50.40 | Other | Other unspecified vitamin medicaments. |
| 3004.60.00.00 | Other, containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter | Medicaments with antimalarial ingredients. |
| 3004.90 | Other: | Various medicaments not classified elsewhere. |
| 3004.90.10.00 | Containing antigens or hyaluronic acid or its sodium salt | Immunological and regenerative medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92 | Other | Additional diverse medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.01 | For veterinary use | Veterinary-specific medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.02 | Antivirals | Medicaments for viral infections. |
| 3004.90.92.04 | Containing fluconazole or its salts | Antifungal drugs. |
| 3004.90.92.06 | Other | Miscellaneous antifungal or antiviral medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.08 | Containing metronidazole or its salts | Antiprotozoal and antibacterial drugs. |
| 3004.90.92.12 | Other | Additional medicinal formulations. |
| 3004.90.92.13 | Sulfonamides | Antibacterial sulfonamide drugs. |
| 3004.90.92.14 | Other | Other sulfonamide medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.15 | Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medicaments | Cancer and immune system drugs. |
| 3004.90.92.16 | Containing metoprolol or its salts | Beta-blocker cardiovascular drugs. |
| 3004.90.92.17 | Containing amiodarone or its salts | Antiarrhythmic medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.18 | Containing diltiazem or its salts | Calcium channel blockers. |
| 3004.90.92.19 | Containing hydralazine or its salts | Antihypertensive drugs. |
| 3004.90.92.21 | Other | Other cardiovascular medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.22 | Tolmetin | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). |
| 3004.90.92.23 | Tolmetin sodium dihydrate | Specific tolmetin formulation. |
| 3004.90.92.25 | Tolmetin sodium (anhydrous) | Another tolmetin form. |
| 3004.90.92.27 | For oral suspension | Formulated as oral suspension. |
| 3004.90.92.29 | Other | Miscellaneous tolmetin medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.31 | For oral suspension | Additional oral suspension forms. |
| 3004.90.92.32 | Other | Other formulations. |
| 3004.90.92.33 | Containing O-Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) | Aspirin-containing medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.34 | Other | Other analgesic or anti-inflammatory drugs. |
| 3004.90.92.36 | Anticonvulsants, hypnotics and sedatives | Neurological and sleep disorder drugs. |
| 3004.90.92.37 | Containing lorazepam or its salts | Benzodiazepine medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.38 | Containing olanzapine or its salts | Antipsychotic drugs. |
| 3004.90.92.39 | Other | Other psychotropic medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.40 | Other | Additional miscellaneous drugs. |
| 3004.90.92.42 | Containing lidocaine or its salts | Local anesthetic preparations. |
| 3004.90.92.44 | Other | Other anesthetic medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.50 | Laxatives | Medicaments to relieve constipation. |
| 3004.90.92.55 | Antacids | Medicaments for neutralizing stomach acid. |
| 3004.90.92.56 | Containing famotidine or its salts | H2 receptor antagonist drugs. |
| 3004.90.92.57 | Containing pantoprazole or its salts | Proton pump inhibitors. |
| 3004.90.92.59 | Other | Other gastrointestinal medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.63 | Containing furosemide and its salts | Diuretics. |
| 3004.90.92.66 | Containing hydrochlorothiazide or its salts | Thiazide diuretics. |
| 3004.90.92.68 | Other | Other diuretic medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.70 | Other | Miscellaneous medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.76 | Cough and cold preparations | Medicaments for respiratory relief. |
| 3004.90.92.80 | Antihistamines | Drugs for allergy relief. |
| 3004.90.92.84 | Containing albuterol sulfate | Bronchodilators. |
| 3004.90.92.89 | Other | Other respiratory medicaments. |
| 3004.90.92.91 | Other | Additional unspecified medicaments. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
It is important to note that the following products are excluded from this heading to prevent misclassification:
- Goods of heading 3002, 3005, or 3006: Medicaments that fall under these headings, such as certain vaccines, diagnostic reagents, and other specialized pharmaceutical products, are not included under 3004.
- Bulk raw materials: Active pharmaceutical ingredients not put up in measured doses or retail packaging.
- Cosmetics and toiletries: Products intended primarily for cleansing or beautifying rather than therapeutic use.
Notes
- Regulatory Compliance: Medicaments imported under this heading must comply with FDA regulations and other U.S. health authorities’ requirements for safety, efficacy, and labeling.
- Tariff and Duty: Duty rates vary depending on the specific subheading and product type. Many medicaments have preferential duty rates under various trade agreements.
- Packaging Requirements: Products must be packaged in measured doses or retail-ready packaging to qualify under this heading.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of measured-dose antibiotic medicaments containing penicillin G salts for human use.US HTS Code:
3004.10.10.20(Singles – Penicillin G salts)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg) or number of packages
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS for applicable tariff
Additional Requirements: FDA approval and compliance with labeling and packaging standards.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 3002: Human blood; animal blood prepared for therapeutic use; antisera; vaccines; toxins.
- HTS 3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles.
- HTS 3006: Pharmaceutical goods specified elsewhere.
- HTS 3821: Prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms.
