3004.10.50.10 - For veterinary use

This HTS category, 3004.10.50.10, specifically covers medicaments containing penicillins or their derivatives, as well as streptomycins or their derivatives, which are intended for veterinary use. These products are formulated for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes in animals and are presented in measured doses, such as tablets, capsules, injections, or transdermal patches, or are packaged for direct retail sale to veterinarians or animal owners. The classification hinges on the active pharmaceutical ingredient being a penicillin or streptomycin derivative and the intended end-user being animals, rather than humans.

Distinguishing this category from potential siblings, it is crucial to note that while the parent heading 3004 encompasses a broad range of medicaments, this specific subheading narrows the scope to particular antibiotic classes and their application in veterinary medicine. Other medicaments within heading 3004 would fall under different subheadings based on their active ingredients, specific formulations, or intended use for humans. The emphasis here is on the defined antibiotic structure and the veterinary application.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 3004.10.50.10 is definitive once the product meets the criteria of being a medicament containing penicillins or streptomycins (or their derivatives) and is intended for veterinary use, provided it is presented in measured doses or retail packaging. Examples include antibiotic injections for livestock or topical treatments for animal infections.