What is HS-4 2937 used for?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
HS-4 · Heading
2937 — Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones.
Chapter 29: Organic chemicals
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 2937 when importing hormones, such as insulin or cortisone, whether natural or synthesized. For example, if you're shipping a vial of synthetic insulin for medical use, this heading applies directly.
When deciding between the HS-6 lines, consider the specific hormone type. For instance, HS-6 293711 covers polypeptide hormones like somatotropin, while HS-6 293712 is specific to insulin and its salts. Ensure you identify the exact product to select the correct code.
If your product is a steroidal hormone, you might choose between HS-6 293721 for cortisone or HS-6 293723 for oestrogens. The key difference is the specific hormone and its derivatives, so be clear on the product's chemical structure and intended use.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
hormones import code · HS-4 2937 · polypeptide hormones · steroidal hormones · insulin import · cortisone shipping · prostaglandins · hormone derivatives · synthetic hormones · hormones for medical use
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Synthetic insulin for diabetes treatment (HS-6 293712)
- Cortisone injections for inflammation (HS-6 293721)
- Somatotropin for livestock growth promotion (HS-6 293711)
- Oestrogen therapy medications (HS-6 293723)
- Prostaglandin analogs for reproductive health (HS-6 293750)
- Thromboxane derivatives for research purposes (HS-6 293750)
- Other hormone derivatives not specified elsewhere (HS-6 293790)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify insulin for import?
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
What are the different types of steroidal hormones in HS-6?
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Which HS-6 code for somatotropin?
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Are there special regulations for importing hormones?
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How to determine the correct HS code for hormone derivatives?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
how to classify polypeptide hormones for import
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differences between steroidal hormones HS codes
Compare adjacent HS lines and pick the one that matches material, function, and product form most closely.
importing synthetic hormones and their regulations
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choosing the right HS code for hormone products
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guidelines for importing prostaglandins and leukotrienes
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understanding HS-4 2937 for hormone shipments
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shipping guidelines for insulin and its derivatives
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regulatory requirements for importing hormones
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What products fall under HS-4 2937?
- HS-4 2937 includes hormones like insulin, cortisone, and their derivatives, as well as prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
- How do I choose between HS-6 codes under 2937?
- Identify the specific hormone or derivative you are importing. For example, use HS-6 293712 for insulin and HS-6 293721 for cortisone.
- Are there special import regulations for hormones?
- Yes, importing hormones may require compliance with health regulations and permits, depending on the product and country.
- Can I use HS-4 2937 for both natural and synthetic hormones?
- Yes, HS-4 2937 applies to both natural and synthesized hormones, as well as their structural analogues.
- What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 293790?
- n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' meaning this code is for hormone products that do not fit into the other specified HS-6 categories.
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HS-6 subheadings (9)
- 293711Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues
- 293712Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; insulin and its salts
- 293719Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than somatotropin, (its derivatives and structural anaologues) and insulin and its salts
- 293721Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)
- 293722Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones
- 293723Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens
- 293729Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone), halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones, oestrogen and progestogens
- 293750Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues
- 293790Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones, n.e.c. in heading 2937