HTS US: 3009.XX.XXXX
Description
HTS Code 3009 encompasses medicaments that contain vitamins or other substances with therapeutic or prophylactic properties. These products may include mixtures or preparations that combine vitamins with other active ingredients or excipients intended for medical use.
Medicaments under this heading are typically presented in various pharmaceutical forms, including tablets, capsules, powders, and solutions intended for internal or external use. The primary purpose of these products is to provide vitamin supplementation, treat deficiencies, or deliver other active compounds for health benefits.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products
- Heading 3009: Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, containing vitamins or other products.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3009.XX.XXXX– The final digits specify the exact composition and pharmaceutical form.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The HS heading 3009 is subdivided into more specific codes depending on the composition and presentation of the medicaments. These subheadings distinguish between products containing vitamins alone, vitamins with other substances, and other related preparations.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3009.10 | Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins | Preparations composed primarily of vitamins or their provitamins, used for supplementation or treatment of deficiencies. |
3009.10.1000 |
Vitamin A and its derivatives | Capsules, tablets, or solutions containing Vitamin A. |
3009.10.2000 |
Vitamin D and its derivatives | Preparations containing Vitamin D for bone health. |
3009.10.9000 |
Other vitamins or provitamins | Includes Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin E preparations. |
| 3009.20 | Medicaments containing other products | Mixtures or preparations containing other active pharmaceutical ingredients combined with vitamins or alone. |
3009.20.1000 |
Hormones and their derivatives | Preparations that include hormones combined with vitamins. |
3009.20.5000 |
Antibiotics combined with vitamins | Medicaments combining antibiotics and vitamin complexes. |
3009.20.9000 |
Other medicaments with vitamins or related substances | Includes a broad range of mixtures not classifiable elsewhere. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure accurate classification, note the following exclusions:
- Raw vitamins or isolated pure vitamins: These are generally classified under Heading 2936 or 3504 if used as industrial chemicals rather than medicaments.
- Cosmetic products containing vitamins: These fall under the cosmetic product chapters, not 3009.
- Medicaments containing only a single constituent not mixed with others: Such products are classified under other specific headings based on their chemical nature.
- Animal feeding preparations containing vitamins: These are classified under Chapter 23.
Notes
- FDA and USDA Regulations: Medicaments imported into the United States must comply with FDA regulations, including approval and labeling requirements.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary depending on the exact 10-digit HTS code and product composition. Many vitamin-containing medicaments benefit from duty-free or reduced duty under trade agreements.
- Labeling Requirements: Accurate ingredient disclosure and labeling are mandatory to meet U.S. regulatory standards.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of vitamin D3 tablets combined with calcium for therapeutic use.US HTS Code:
3009.10.2000(Medicaments containing Vitamin D and its derivatives)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Often duty-free under USMCA or other agreements)
Additional Requirements: FDA approval and proper labeling required.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2936: Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis.
- HTS 3003: Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic use but not containing vitamins as the main constituent.
- HTS 3504: Peptones and their derivatives used in pharmaceutical preparations.
- HTS 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
