Product classification
HS code for Bulk penicillin medicaments: 3003.10
Medicaments, containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale).
Classification of bulk penicillin medicaments under HS 3003.10
The classification of bulk penicillin medicaments under HS code 3003.10 is specific to pharmaceutical preparations containing penicillins, streptomycins, or their derivatives. This code is part of heading 3003, which covers medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. A defining characteristic of this code is that the medicaments must be in bulk form, meaning they are not divided into measured doses (such as individual tablets, capsules, or vials) and are not packaged for retail sale. This classification is prioritized when the primary active ingredient belongs to the penicillin or streptomycin family, including derivatives like amoxicillin or ampicillin. These bulk mixtures are typically shipped to pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities where they are later processed into final dosage forms. Accurate classification requires chemical confirmation that the active antibiotic component falls within the specific chemical structures of penicillins or streptomycins as defined by the World Health Organization and pharmaceutical standards.
- Covers
- Bulk mixtures of amoxicillin with excipients
- Streptomycin sulfate mixtures in industrial containers
- Penicillin G potassium bulk preparations
- Unmeasured mixtures of penicillin derivatives for therapeutic use
- Also under 3003.10
- 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. Importers often confuse 3003.10 with 3003.20. While both cover bulk antibiotics, 3003.10 is strictly for penicillins and streptomycins, whereas 3003.20 covers all other antibiotics. Another common error is using 3004.10, which is the code for these same substances when they are already processed into measured doses or retail-ready packaging. Furthermore, if the product is a pure, unmixed chemical substance (e.g., pure penicillin G), it should be classified under heading 2941 rather than heading 3003, as Chapter 30 requires the product to be a mixture or a prepared medicament.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300310 (the code used for bulk penicillin medicaments), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300310 (the code used for bulk penicillin medicaments) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 300310, not only bulk penicillin medicaments.
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 bulk penicillin medicaments
Brazil splits HS 3003.10 into 7 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3003.10.11Ampicillin medicaments, bulk
- 3003.10.12Amoxicillin medicaments, bulk
- 3003.10.13Benzathine penicillin G medicaments, bulk
- 3003.10.14Penicillin G potassium medicaments, bulk
- 3003.10.15Procaine penicillin G medicaments, bulk
- 3003.10.19Other penicillin medicaments, bulk
- 3003.10.20Streptomycin medicaments, bulk
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bulk penicillin medicaments
What is the HS code for Bulk penicillin medicaments?
The HS code for Bulk penicillin medicaments is 300310 (Medicaments; containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale)). The HS code for bulk medicaments containing penicillins, streptomycins, or their derivatives (not for retail sale) is 3003.10.
How do I classify Bulk penicillin medicaments for customs?
Bulk penicillin medicaments is classified under HS code 300310 — Medicaments; containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include amoxicillin?
Yes, amoxicillin is a derivative of penicillin and is classified under 3003.10 when it is in a bulk, mixed medicament form.
Which countries are the top exporters of bulk penicillin medicaments (HS 300310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300310 (the code used for bulk penicillin medicaments) 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 bulk penicillin medicaments (HS 300310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300310 (the code used for bulk penicillin medicaments) 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.
Is the HS code for Bulk penicillin medicaments the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300310 for Bulk penicillin medicaments is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bulk penicillin medicaments in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 300310 into 7 NCM codes, so the right one for bulk penicillin medicaments depends on the product's details: 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), and more.