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Pills

Pills, also known as tablets, are a solid dosage form of medication. They are typically composed of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and excipients, compressed into a small, swallowable shape.

Material Composition

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): The chemical substance responsible for the therapeutic effect.
• Excipients: Inactive ingredients that serve various purposes, including:
  • Diluents/Fillers: Increase the bulk of the pill for easier handling and manufacturing (e.g., lactose, microcrystalline cellulose).
  • Binders: Hold the ingredients together (e.g., polyvinylpyrrolidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose).
  • Disintegrants: Help the pill break down in the body (e.g., croscarmellose sodium, sodium starch glycolate).
  • Lubricants: Prevent ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment (e.g., magnesium stearate).
  • Coatings: Provide taste masking, protect the API from degradation, or control the release of the medication (e.g., hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, titanium dioxide).
  • Colorants: Improve appearance and aid in identification.

Purpose

Pills are designed for oral administration of medication. They offer several advantages:

• Accurate Dosage: Provide a precise amount of medication.
• Convenience: Easy to carry and administer.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Generally less expensive than other dosage forms.
• Stability: Can have a longer shelf life compared to liquids.

Function

Pills function by delivering the API to the gastrointestinal tract, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed throughout the body to exert its therapeutic effect. The rate and extent of absorption can vary depending on the pill's formulation and the individual patient's physiology.

Usage Scenarios

Pills are used to treat a wide range of conditions, including:

• Pain Relief: Analgesics (e.g., ibuprofen, acetaminophen).
• Infections: Antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin, azithromycin).
• Cardiovascular Disease: Antihypertensives, statins.
• Mental Health Disorders: Antidepressants, antipsychotics.
• Chronic Conditions: Diabetes medications, thyroid medications.

Common Types

• Immediate-Release Tablets: Release the API immediately upon ingestion.
• Extended-Release Tablets: Release the API slowly over an extended period of time.
• Delayed-Release Tablets: Release the API after a certain period of time or in a specific part of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Enteric-Coated Tablets: Resist breakdown in the stomach and release the API in the small intestine.
• Chewable Tablets: Designed to be chewed before swallowing.
• Effervescent Tablets: Dissolve in water to create a fizzy solution.
• Sublingual Tablets: Dissolve under the tongue for rapid absorption.
• Film-Coated Tablets: Coated with a thin polymer film for ease of swallowing and taste masking.
• Capsules: Although distinct, capsules often contain medication in powder or granular form, similar to pills in function.

Pills, based on the provided information, are categorized as medicaments and their classification depends on their composition and form of packaging. Here's a breakdown of potentially relevant HS codes:

• 3004101010: This HS code covers medicaments (excluding those under headings 3002, 3005, or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including transdermal systems) or in retail packings. Specifically, it applies to those containing penicillins or derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, and are containing penicillin G salts for veterinary use. The tax rate is 0.0% base tariff, 0.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total rate of 30.0%.

• 3004909231: This HS code covers medicaments (excluding those under headings 3002, 3005, or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in retail packings, but are other than those specifically listed. More specifically, it applies to medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system: Analgesics, antipyretics and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agents: Containing acetaminophen or its salts: For oral suspension. The tax rate is 0.0% base tariff, 0.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total rate of 30.0%.

• 3003900190: This HS code covers medicaments (excluding those under headings 3002, 3005, or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents mixed for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in retail packings. It is categorized as other. The tax rate is 0.0% base tariff, 0.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total rate of 30.0%.

• 3003900180: This HS code covers medicaments (excluding those under headings 3002, 3005, or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents mixed for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in retail packings. Specifically, it applies to other anti-infective medicaments. The tax rate is 0.0% base tariff, 0.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total rate of 30.0%.

Important Note: All of these HS codes are subject to a 30.0% additional tariff starting April 2, 2025. The correct HS code will depend on the specific composition of the pills (e.g., whether they contain penicillin, acetaminophen, or other constituents) and how they are packaged (measured doses/retail vs. bulk).