Product classification
HS code for Streptomycin medicine: 3004.10
Medicaments, containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Classification of streptomycin medicine under HS 3004.10
Streptomycin medicine is classified under HS code 3004.10 because it meets the specific criteria for medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 3004 covers medicaments that are prepared for medical use, and subheading 3004.10 specifically identifies those containing penicillins or their derivatives, or streptomycins or their derivatives. As an aminoglycoside antibiotic, Streptomycin is used to treat various bacterial infections, including tuberculosis. To fall under this code, the product must be a finished pharmaceutical product, such as a vial for injection or a tablet, rather than the raw bulk chemical. The presence of the streptomycin molecule as the primary active ingredient is the deciding factor for this specific subheading.
- Covers
- Streptomycin sulfate injections in measured vials
- Streptomycin tablets for oral administration
- Dihydrostreptomycin preparations for therapeutic use
- Combination antibiotic packs where streptomycin is the primary component
- Retail-ready streptomycin powders for reconstitution
- Also under 3004.10
- Amoxil
- Pen-Vee K
- Omnipen
- Streptomycin Injection USP
- Bicillin L-A
Codes often confused with 3004.10
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 2941.20. This code is used for pure streptomycin and its derivatives in their bulk chemical form, which have not yet been prepared into medicaments or packaged for retail sale. Another common error is using HS code 3003.10, which applies to medicaments containing streptomycins that are not put up in measured doses or packaged for retail sale (bulk medicaments). Importers must distinguish between the raw antibiotic substance (Chapter 29) and the finished medicine (Chapter 30).
Top exporters and importers of HS 300410 (the code used for streptomycin medicine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300410 (the code used for streptomycin medicine) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 19% 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 300410, not only streptomycin medicine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $758M 17% of world exports
- 2 Austria $591M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $352M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $891M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $372M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $231M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $4.6B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 streptomycin medicine
Brazil splits HS 3004.10 into 7 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3004.10.11Ampicillin medicaments, dosed/retail
- 3004.10.12Amoxicillin medicaments, dosed/retail
- 3004.10.13Benzathine penicillin G medicaments, dosed/retail
- 3004.10.14Penicillin G potassium medicaments, dosed/retail
- 3004.10.15Procaine penicillin G medicaments, dosed/retail
- 3004.10.19Other penicillin medicaments, dosed/retail
- 3004.10.20Streptomycin medicaments, dosed/retail
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about streptomycin medicine
What is the HS code for Streptomycin medicine?
The HS code for Streptomycin medicine is 300410 (Medicaments; containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale). The HS code for Streptomycin medicine packaged for retail sale or in measured doses is 3004.10.
How do I classify Streptomycin medicine for customs?
Streptomycin medicine is classified under HS code 300410 — Medicaments; containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS 3003 and 3004 for antibiotics?
HS code 3003 is used for medicaments in bulk form that are not yet measured or packaged for the end consumer, whereas HS code 3004 is for finished products ready for retail sale or in specific dosages.
Which countries are the top exporters of streptomycin medicine (HS 300410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300410 (the code used for streptomycin medicine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($758M, 17% of world exports), Austria ($591M) and China ($352M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 streptomycin medicine (HS 300410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300410 (the code used for streptomycin medicine) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($891M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($372M) and Germany ($231M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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 Streptomycin medicine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300410 for Streptomycin medicine 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 streptomycin medicine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 300410 into 7 NCM codes, so the right one for streptomycin medicine depends on the product's details: 3004.10.11 (Ampicillin medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.10.12 (Amoxicillin medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.10.13 (Benzathine penicillin G medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.10.14 (Penicillin G potassium medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.10.15 (Procaine penicillin G medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.10.19 (Other penicillin medicaments, dosed/retail), and more.