About HS Code 300450
This category encompasses medicaments containing vitamins or their derivatives, packaged for retail sale and specifically intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use. Unlike general dietary supplements, these products are formulated and dosed to treat or prevent specific medical conditions, such as severe vitamin deficiencies or to support particular physiological functions under medical guidance. The global trade involves a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, catering to both prescription and over-the-counter markets. Key considerations include the purity and potency of the vitamin compounds, stability, and adherence to pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. The market is influenced by public health initiatives, an aging global population, and increasing awareness of nutritional science.
Products Under This Code
Vitamin D supplements (prescription strength), B-complex injections, Folic acid tablets (high dose), Vitamin C infusions, Multivitamin formulations (therapeutic), Vitamin K injections, Iron-folate supplements
Real World Examples
Calcitriol capsules, Cyanocobalamin injections, Ferrous sulfate + Folic acid tablets, Centrum Silver (therapeutic variant), Prenatal vitamins (prescription)
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 210690 (food supplements) or 2936 (unmixed vitamins in bulk), but 300450 specifically covers packaged medicaments for therapeutic use.
Products Classified Under 3004.50
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Germany, and Japan are significant importers due to aging populations and health awareness, while China and India are major exporters of raw vitamin materials and finished products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 300450?
HS code 300450 covers: Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale. This category encompasses medicaments containing vitamins or their derivatives, packaged for retail sale and specifically intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use. Unlike general dietary supplements, these products are formulated and dosed to treat or prevent specific medical conditions, such as severe vitamin deficiencies or to support particular physiological functions under medical guidance. The global trade involves a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, catering to both prescription and over-the-counter markets. Key considerations include the purity and potency of the vitamin compounds, stability, and adherence to pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. The market is influenced by public health initiatives, an aging global population, and increasing awareness of nutritional science.
What products fall under HS code 300450?
Vitamin D supplements (prescription strength), B-complex injections, Folic acid tablets (high dose), Vitamin C infusions, Multivitamin formulations (therapeutic), Vitamin K injections, Iron-folate supplements
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300450?
Often confused with 210690 (food supplements) or 2936 (unmixed vitamins in bulk), but 300450 specifically covers packaged medicaments for therapeutic use.
How is HS code 300450 structured?
HS code 300450 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (30) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.