Adrenal Cortex Extract
Extract from bovine adrenal glands containing corticosteroids for therapeutic treatment of adrenal insufficiency. Falls under HTS 3001.20.00.00 as a glandular secretion extract prepared for organotherapy.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If prepared as a retail medicine with other ingredients
Medicaments consisting of mixed products for therapeutic use in dosage forms are under 3004.
If isolated as pure corticosteroid hormone
Purified steroid hormones from glands are classified under specific hormone headings in 2937.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming animal health to meet USDA import standards
• Store and ship refrigerated to maintain potency, with temperature logs for customs
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as veterinary product if labeled for human use
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Thyroid Extract USP
Dried and powdered extract derived from porcine thyroid glands, standardized for organotherapeutic use in treating hypothyroidism. Classified under HTS 3001.20.00.00 as an extract of glands for therapeutic purposes, not mixed with other substances.
Pituitary Gland Extract
Desiccated posterior pituitary extract used for its vasopressin content in treating diabetes insipidus. HTS 3001.20.00.00 covers such organ extracts prepared for prophylactic or therapeutic applications.
Pancreatic Islet Extract
Extract of pancreatic islets containing insulin precursors for organotherapeutic diabetes management. Classified in 3001.20.00.00 as an unmixed glandular extract for therapeutic use.
Heparin Sodium Extract
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Thymus Gland Extract
Extract from calf thymus glands used in immunotherapy for immune modulation. Qualifies under HTS 3001.20.00.00 as organ extract for therapeutic uses.
Prostate Gland Extract
Extract from bovine prostate glands for urological therapy in benign prostatic hyperplasia. HTS 3001.20.00.00 for such organotherapeutic secretions.