HTS US: 3030.XX.XXXX
Description
HTS Code 3030 encompasses medicaments that consist of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for pharmaceutical use. These products may be presented in various forms including tablets, capsules, powders, granules, solutions, or suspensions intended for medicinal purposes.
The key characteristic of this heading is the combination of multiple active ingredients in one preparation, which distinguishes these medicaments from single-constituent products classified under other headings.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products
- Heading 3030: Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3030.XX.XXXX– Specific sub-codes define the precise composition, presentation, or packaging.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HS heading 3030 is further broken down into more specific 6-digit and 10-digit codes based on the exact type, composition, and pharmaceutical form of the combined medicaments.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3030.10 | Medicaments containing antibiotics (e.g., penicillins, streptomycins) | Includes mixtures of two or more antibiotic substances or antibiotics combined with other active ingredients. |
3030.10.1000 |
Combinations of penicillins and streptomycins | |
3030.10.9000 |
Other antibiotic-containing mixed medicaments | |
| 3030.20 | Medicaments containing hormones or other products of heading 2937 or 2938 | Includes combined hormone therapies and other related substances mixed for medicinal use. |
3030.20.0000 |
Mixed hormone-based medicaments | |
| 3030.30 | Medicaments containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof | Pharmaceutical combinations containing alkaloid substances such as morphine combined with other constituents. |
3030.30.0000 |
Alkaloid-containing combined medicaments | |
| 3030.40 | Other medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together | Includes all other multi-constituent medicaments not falling under the previous subheadings. |
3030.40.1000 |
Combined analgesics and anti-inflammatory medicaments | |
3030.40.9000 |
Other combined medicaments |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure accurate classification, the following are excluded from heading 3030:
- Medicaments consisting of a single constituent are classified under specific headings for that substance.
- Medicaments put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale fall under heading 3004.
- Vaccines and antisera are classified under heading 3002.
- Human blood; animal blood prepared for therapeutic uses are classified under heading 3002 or 3005 accordingly.
Notes
- Regulatory Compliance: Medicaments under this heading must comply with FDA regulations and other applicable pharmaceutical standards for importation and distribution in the United States.
- Tariff Treatment: Duty rates for these medicaments vary by specific 10-digit codes and composition. Many may be duty-free under certain trade agreements.
- Labeling Requirements: Accurate labeling regarding active ingredients, composition, and intended use is mandatory for customs clearance.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of combined antibiotic medicaments containing penicillin and streptomycin.US HTS Code:
3030.10.1000(Combinations of penicillins and streptomycins)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Often duty-free or low duty)
Additional Requirements: FDA approval required, detailed ingredient disclosure.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 3002: Vaccines, human blood, antisera, and other immunological products.
- HTS 3003: Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for retail sale.
- HTS 2937: Hormones, prostaglandins, and related substances.
- HTS 2938: Antibiotics and other pharmaceutical substances.
