3004.50 - Containing vitamins synthesized wholly or in part from aromatic or modified aromatic industrial organic compounds:

This HTS category, 3004.50, encompasses pharmaceutical preparations that contain vitamins synthesized either entirely or partially from aromatic or modified aromatic industrial organic compounds. These medicaments are specifically formulated for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes, presented in measured doses for convenient administration or in packings suitable for direct sale to consumers. The defining characteristic is the inclusion of specific vitamin compounds that originate from complex organic chemical synthesis processes involving aromatic structures.

While the broader heading 3004 covers medicaments containing vitamins or other products of heading 2936, this particular subheading (3004.50) narrows the scope to those medicaments where the vitamin component is derived from specific aromatic or modified aromatic organic compounds. It is important to distinguish this from other forms of vitamin-containing pharmaceuticals that might not meet this specific synthesis criterion.

The subdivisions under 3004.50 (e.g., 3004.50.10.00 for Vitamin B2, 3004.50.20.00 for Vitamin B12, 3004.50.30.00 for Vitamin E) allow for a more granular classification based on the specific type of vitamin present. The residual category, 3004.50.50.00, serves as a catch-all for other medicaments meeting the aromatic synthesis criteria for their vitamin content that are not otherwise specified. This detailed breakdown facilitates accurate duty assessment and trade statistics.