3004.20.00 - Other, containing antibiotics

This HTS subheading, 3004.20, encompasses medicaments intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use that contain antibiotics as their active principle. These products are presented in measured doses or in forms suitable for retail sale, such as tablets, capsules, injections, or ointments. The key defining characteristic for classification under this heading is the presence of antibiotic substances, which are agents used to combat bacterial infections.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. For instance, 3004.10 covers medicaments containing specific classes of antibiotics like penicillins or streptomycins and their derivatives. Subheading 3004.20 is broader, including all other antibiotics not specifically enumerated in 3004.10. Other related subheadings at this level cover medicaments containing hormones, alkaloids, vitamins, or specific antimalarial agents, all of which are distinct from the antibiotic focus of 3004.20.

Within 3004.20, further subdivisions exist to refine classification. Subcategory 3004.20.00.10 specifically addresses medicaments containing antibiotics that are intended for veterinary use. The remaining classifications under 3004.20.00, often referred to as "Other," would then apply to medicaments containing antibiotics for human use, provided they meet the general criteria of heading 3004.