Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c.
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 30 classification notes
Retail-packaged pharmaceuticals classify under 3004. The chapter is the primary home of controlled medicines (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, opioids) when in final dosage form. Import licences, pharmacy-only restrictions, and prescription requirements apply on top of ordinary customs rules.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Dietary supplements without therapeutic claims: Chapter 21 (2106.90). Cosmetic creams with added pharmaceutical actives: Chapter 33 unless the primary purpose is therapeutic. Medical devices vs pharmaceuticals: Chapter 90 for instruments, Chapter 30 for consumables.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 30
- 3002 — Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic …
- 3003 — Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or m…
- 3004 — Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting …
- 3005 — Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), im…
- 3006 — Pharmaceutical goods