What types of products fall under HS-4 3002?

HS-4 3002 includes human and animal blood products, antisera, immunological products, vaccines, and cell cultures.

How do I know which HS-6 line to use?

Consider the product's form and packaging. For example, use HS-6 300214 for mixed immunological products in retail packaging.

Are there specific regulations for importing vaccines?

Yes, vaccines for human and veterinary use have specific regulatory requirements and must be classified correctly under HS-4 3002.

What is the difference between HS-6 300251 and 300259?

HS-6 300251 is for cell therapy products, while HS-6 300259 covers other cell cultures not including cell therapy.

What documentation is needed for HS-4 3002 products?

Documentation typically includes import permits, health certificates, and detailed product descriptions to ensure compliance.

Can I use HS-4 3002 for diagnostic blood products?

Yes, diagnostic blood products like antisera fall under HS-6 300212, which is part of HS-4 3002.

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3002 — Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions, immunological products, modified or obtained by biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) etc

Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical products

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 3002 when importing or exporting human or animal blood products, such as vaccines or immunological products. For example, if you're shipping a batch of vaccines for human use, this heading is essential for proper classification.

When deciding between HS-6 lines under this heading, consider the packaging and dosage forms. For instance, 300214 covers mixed immunological products in retail packaging, while 300213 is for unmixed products not intended for retail. This distinction is crucial for compliance and duty assessment.

If your shipment includes cell cultures, you’ll need to differentiate between 300251 for cell therapy products and 300259 for other cell cultures. Proper classification ensures you meet regulatory standards and avoid delays in customs clearance.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 3002 · human blood products · animal blood products · vaccines for human medicine · immunological products · cell cultures · antisera classification · biotechnology products · blood fractions · therapeutic blood products · diagnostic blood products · veterinary vaccines

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Vaccines for human use (HS-6 300241)
Antisera for diagnostic purposes (HS-6 300212)
Immunological products in retail packaging (HS-6 300214)
Cell therapy products (HS-6 300251)
Veterinary vaccines (HS-6 300242)
Unmixed immunological products (HS-6 300213)
Toxins for laboratory use (HS-6 300290)

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 3002 used for?
How to classify human blood products?
What are the subheadings under HS-4 3002?
Are vaccines classified under HS-4 3002?
What is the difference between HS-6 300213 and 300214?
How to import immunological products?
What documentation is needed for HS-4 3002 shipments?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 3002?: HS-4 3002 includes human and animal blood products, antisera, immunological products, vaccines, and cell cultures.
How do I know which HS-6 line to use?: Consider the product's form and packaging. For example, use HS-6 300214 for mixed immunological products in retail packaging.
Are there specific regulations for importing vaccines?: Yes, vaccines for human and veterinary use have specific regulatory requirements and must be classified correctly under HS-4 3002.
What is the difference between HS-6 300251 and 300259?: HS-6 300251 is for cell therapy products, while HS-6 300259 covers other cell cultures not including cell therapy.
What documentation is needed for HS-4 3002 products?: Documentation typically includes import permits, health certificates, and detailed product descriptions to ensure compliance.
Can I use HS-4 3002 for diagnostic blood products?: Yes, diagnostic blood products like antisera fall under HS-6 300212, which is part of HS-4 3002.

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Parent context

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