HS Code Subheading

Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone), halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones, oestrogen and progestogens

2937.29 Subheading
Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries

About HS Code 293729

This HS code is a residual category for steroidal hormones, their derivatives, and structural analogues, excluding those specifically classified under 293721, 293722, and 293723. This diverse group includes androgens (male sex hormones), mineralocorticoids, and other less common or specialized steroids used in various therapeutic areas, veterinary medicine, and research. International trade involves pharmaceutical companies, specialty chemical suppliers, and research institutions. Exporters provide these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to formulators globally. Key considerations for trading these goods include maintaining high purity, complying with pharmaceutical-grade standards, and navigating the specific regulatory frameworks for controlled substances or specialized medical applications. The market is driven by niche medical needs and ongoing pharmaceutical development.

Products Under This Code

Testosterone, Aldosterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Nandrolone, Stanozolol, Danazol, Fludrocortisone

Real World Examples

Androgel (AbbVie), Aldactone (Pfizer), DHEA-S (various brands), Deca-Durabolin (Organon), Winstrol (Zambon)

Common Misclassification

This code covers 'other' steroidal hormones; it should not be used for cortisone/hydrocortisone (293721), halogenated corticosteroids (293722), or oestrogens/progestogens (293723).

Related Codes

2937.11 Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues 2937.12 Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; insulin and its salts 2937.19 Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than somatotropin, (its derivatives and structural anaologues) and insulin and its salts 2937.21 Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone) 2937.22 Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones 2937.23 Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens 2937.50 Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues 2937.90 Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones, n.e.c. in heading 2937

Industry

This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.

Trade Overview

China, India, and Germany are key exporters, with the USA and EU countries being major importers of these diverse steroidal hormones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 293729?

HS code 293729 covers: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone), halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones, oestrogen and progestogens. This HS code is a residual category for steroidal hormones, their derivatives, and structural analogues, excluding those specifically classified under 293721, 293722, and 293723. This diverse group includes androgens (male sex hormones), mineralocorticoids, and other less common or specialized steroids used in various therapeutic areas, veterinary medicine, and research. International trade involves pharmaceutical companies, specialty chemical suppliers, and research institutions. Exporters provide these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to formulators globally. Key considerations for trading these goods include maintaining high purity, complying with pharmaceutical-grade standards, and navigating the specific regulatory frameworks for controlled substances or specialized medical applications. The market is driven by niche medical needs and ongoing pharmaceutical development.

What products fall under HS code 293729?

Testosterone, Aldosterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Nandrolone, Stanozolol, Danazol, Fludrocortisone

What are common misclassifications for HS code 293729?

This code covers 'other' steroidal hormones; it should not be used for cortisone/hydrocortisone (293721), halogenated corticosteroids (293722), or oestrogens/progestogens (293723).

How is HS code 293729 structured?

HS code 293729 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (37) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.