HS Code 2938
Natural Glycosides and Their Derivatives
HS code 2938 is for natural glycosides, their salts, and derivatives used in the production of medicines and heart treatments in the healthcare industry.
HS Code 2938 — Natural Glycosides and Their Derivatives
Glycosides are organic compounds found in plants that yield sugars upon hydrolysis. This code covers these chemicals and their salts, including digitalis and various saponins used in pharmaceutical and laboratory applications.
What's included
- Digitalis glycosides
- Saponins
- Glycyrrhizin
- Rutin and derivatives
What's excluded
- Natural vitamins → use
2936(Vitamins belong to their own specific chemical heading.)
Common examples
- Digoxin pharmaceutical grade
- Quillaja saponin extract
- Rutoside powder
- Aloin from aloes
Frequently asked questions
Are these considered medicinal products?
While they have medicinal properties, they are classified as organic chemicals here because they are typically raw materials rather than finished doses.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Technical data sheets are required to verify chemical purity.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: China, India, France
- Top importers: Germany, United States, Japan
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Key takeaway
Covers sugar-derived plant compounds used mostly as pharmaceutical intermediates.
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