HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3003.10 – Medicaments; containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale)
HS code 3003.10 is the 6-digit subheading for medicaments, containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale). It is used for penicillin G potassium bulk powder, amoxicillin trihydrate API, streptomycin sulfate bulk, ampicillin anhydrous API and benzathine penicillin G bulk.
What HS 3003.10 covers
This HS code pertains to bulk medicaments containing penicillins, streptomycins, or their derivatives, intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use, but crucially, not yet in measured doses or packaged for retail sale. This means the trade primarily involves active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or intermediate forms of these antibiotics. Major importers are pharmaceutical manufacturers and compounding pharmacies that purchase these bulk materials to formulate them into finished dosage forms (e.g., tablets, injections, syrups) for distribution to hospitals, clinics, or retail pharmacies. Exporters are typically large-scale API producers, often located in countries with significant chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing capacities. Key considerations in this trade include stringent quality control, compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), intellectual property rights, and global supply chain resilience, especially given the critical nature of antibiotics. The market dynamics are influenced by global disease prevalence, antibiotic resistance trends, and manufacturing costs.
- Covers
- Penicillin G potassium bulk powder
- Amoxicillin trihydrate API
- Streptomycin sulfate bulk
- Ampicillin anhydrous API
- Benzathine penicillin G bulk
- Procaine penicillin G API
- Dihydrostreptomycin sulfate bulk
- Examples
- Sandoz (Novartis) bulk penicillin
- Pfizer API
- Aurobindo Pharma bulk antibiotics
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries API
- DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals bulk amoxicillin
Codes often confused with 3003.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 300410 (Medicaments containing penicillins, streptomycins, etc., put up in measured doses or for retail sale), as 300310 specifically covers bulk, unformulated products. It could also be confused with 294110 (Penicillins and their derivatives; salts thereof) which are pure chemical compounds, whereas 300310 implies a medicament preparation.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 300310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300310 in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 60% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $139M 34% of world exports
- 2 Spain $91M 22% of world exports
- 3 China $65M 16% of world exports
World total: $408M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $676M 60% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $145M 13% of world imports
- 3 Algeria* ~$47M 4.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3003.10 7
Brazil splits HS 3003.10 into 7 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3003.10.1 Containing penicillins or their derivatives, with a penicillanic acid structureQue contenham penicilinas ou seus derivados, com a estrutura do ácido penicilânico Group
- 3003.10.11 Ampicillin medicaments, bulkAmpicilina ou seus sais
- 3003.10.12 Amoxicillin medicaments, bulkAmoxicilina ou seus sais
- 3003.10.13 Benzathine penicillin G medicaments, bulkPenicilina G benzatínica
- 3003.10.14 Penicillin G potassium medicaments, bulkPenicilina G potássica
- 3003.10.15 Procaine penicillin G medicaments, bulkPenicilina G procaínica
- 3003.10.19 Other penicillin medicaments, bulkOutros
- 3003.10.20 Streptomycin medicaments, bulkQue contenham estreptomicinas ou seus derivados
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 30.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3003.10
What is HS code 300310?
HS code 300310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Medicaments; containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale). This HS code pertains to bulk medicaments containing penicillins, streptomycins, or their derivatives, intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use, but crucially, not yet in measured doses or packaged for retail sale. This means the trade primarily involves active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or intermediate forms of these antibiotics. Major importers are pharmaceutical manufacturers and compounding pharmacies that purchase these bulk materials to formulate them into finished dosage forms (e.g., tablets, injections, syrups) for distribution to hospitals, clinics, or retail pharmacies. Exporters are typically large-scale API producers, often located in countries with significant chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing capacities. Key considerations in this trade include stringent quality control, compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), intellectual property rights, and global supply chain resilience, especially given the critical nature of antibiotics. The market dynamics are influenced by global disease prevalence, antibiotic resistance trends, and manufacturing costs.
What products fall under HS code 300310?
Penicillin G potassium bulk powder, Amoxicillin trihydrate API, Streptomycin sulfate bulk, Ampicillin anhydrous API, Benzathine penicillin G bulk, Procaine penicillin G API, Dihydrostreptomycin sulfate bulk
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300310?
This code is distinct from 300410 (Medicaments containing penicillins, streptomycins, etc., put up in measured doses or for retail sale), as 300310 specifically covers bulk, unformulated products. It could also be confused with 294110 (Penicillins and their derivatives; salts thereof) which are pure chemical compounds, whereas 300310 implies a medicament preparation.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300310 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($139M, 34% of world exports), Spain ($91M) and China ($65M). World exports came to about $408M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 300310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300310 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($676M, 60% of world imports), the Netherlands ($145M) and Algeria (about $47M). World imports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 300310 structured?
HS code 300310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (30) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300310?
Brazil splits HS code 300310 into 7 NCM codes: 3003.10.11 (Ampicillin medicaments, bulk), 3003.10.12 (Amoxicillin medicaments, bulk), 3003.10.13 (Benzathine penicillin G medicaments, bulk), 3003.10.14 (Penicillin G potassium medicaments, bulk), 3003.10.15 (Procaine penicillin G medicaments, bulk), 3003.10.19 (Other penicillin medicaments, bulk), 3003.10.20 (Streptomycin medicaments, bulk). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.