HS Code 3003
Medicaments Not for Retail Sale
HS code 3003 includes medicaments consisting of mixed ingredients for therapeutic use that are not put up in retail packaging or measured doses.
HS Code 3003 — Medicaments Not for Retail Sale
Medicaments in this category consist of two or more ingredients mixed together for therapeutic use but are not packaged for retail sale or provided in measured doses. These are typically bulk mixtures sent to pharmaceutical firms for final processing.
What's included
- Bulk mixed medicaments
- Unmeasured mixtures of antibiotics
- Industrial scale pharmaceutical mixtures
What's excluded
- Retail packed medicine → use
3004(Medicines in measured doses (tablets) or retail packs move to 3004.)
Common examples
- Bulk amoxicillin and clavulanate mixture
- Mixed vitamin powders for pharmaceutical use
- Therapeutic mixtures in 50kg drums
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 3003 and 3004?
3003 is for bulk mixtures used in manufacturing; 3004 is for finished medicines ready for a patient (pills, bottles, retail packs).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Requires Manufacturing License and Pharmaceutical Product Certificate (CPP).
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: India, Germany, Italy
- Top importers: United States, Switzerland, China
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Key takeaway
Applies to medicinal mixtures intended for further industrial packaging or processing.
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