HS Code for Penicillin medicine

Penicillin medicine is classified under HS code 300410. This code falls within Chapter 30, which is reserved for pharmaceutical products. Specifically, heading 3004 covers medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, provided they are put up in measured doses (such as tablets, capsules, or ampoules) or in forms or packings for retail sale. Subheading 300410 is specifically designated for those medicaments containing penicillins or derivatives thereof with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins. The primary factor for classification here is the preparation of the product for the end-user. This includes the addition of binders, fillers, and coatings, or simply the packaging into specific quantities intended for hospital or consumer use. This classification applies regardless of whether the medicine is for human or veterinary use, as long as the active ingredient is a penicillin derivative and it meets the dosage or retail packaging requirements.

Products Included

• Penicillin V potassium tablets
• Amoxicillin capsules in blister packs
• Injectable penicillin G in vials for clinical use
• Ampicillin oral suspension in retail bottles
• Procaine penicillin syringes for veterinary use

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with HS code 294110, which is for the bulk antibiotic substance (API) without any pharmaceutical additives. It may also be confused with HS code 300310, which covers medicaments containing penicillins that are mixed together but are not put up in measured doses or retail packaging (e.g., large drums of mixed powders).

FAQ

What is the HS code for penicillin medicine?

The HS code for penicillin medicine put up for retail sale or in measured doses is 300410.

Are veterinary penicillin injections under this code?

Yes, if they are packaged for retail sale or provided in measured doses, they are classified under 300410.