Heading 3004

Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale

138 declarable lines

Heading 3004 covers medicaments for therapeutic or prophylactic use that are put up in measured doses or in retail forms or packings. It excludes goods of headings 3002, 3005 and 3006. The heading is split first by active ingredient type, such as penicillins or streptomycins, other antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids and vitamins, then by use, ingredient and product form.

Products in this heading

Amoxicillin oral suspension
Azithromycin tablets
Insulin glargine injection
Dexamethasone tablets
Levothyroxine tablets
Vitamin B12 tablets
Acetaminophen tablets
Lidocaine local anesthetic preparations

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the active ingredient class first: penicillin or streptomycin, other antibiotic, hormone, alkaloid, vitamin, antimalarial, or other.
Check whether the product is for veterinary use, because that changes the code within several subheadings.
Confirm the product is put up in measured doses or retail packings; bulk mixtures not in measured doses go to heading 3003.
Name the specific active ingredient and any salt, because many lines are ingredient-specific.
Check the product form where the line requires it, such as oral suspension versus other forms.

Often confused with

Bulk medicinal mixtures not put up in measured doses or retail packings
Heading 3003 covers mixed medicaments that are not in measured doses or retail packings.
Heading 3003
Vaccines, antisera and blood fractions
These are classified in heading 3002, not as medicaments of heading 3004.
Heading 3002
Impregnated gauze, bandages and dressings
Wadding, gauze and similar medical articles are covered by heading 3005.
Heading 3005
Dental cements and other note 4 pharmaceutical goods
These specified pharmaceutical goods fall in heading 3006.
Heading 3006

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for amoxicillin oral suspension?

Amoxicillin oral suspension is listed under 3004.10.50.55. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on azithromycin tablets?

Azithromycin tablets are classified under 3004.20.00.45. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify acetaminophen tablets?

Use the form of the product: acetaminophen oral suspension falls under 3004.90.92.32, and other acetaminophen tablets fall under 3004.90.92.33. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.