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HS-6 · Subheading

300212

Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; antisera and other blood fractions

Heading 3002Human 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-6 300212 when importing or exporting human blood products intended for therapeutic applications, such as blood plasma and serum. For example, if you're shipping a batch of human plasma for use in medical treatments, this is the appropriate code.

This code specifically applies to human blood components, distinguishing it from HS-6 300213, which covers animal blood products. If you’re dealing with animal-derived blood fractions, you’ll need to look at the latter code instead.

The 300212 line encompasses blood products that are processed for therapeutic use, including those that have undergone specific treatments to enhance their efficacy in medical settings. This could include blood fractions used in transfusions or as part of immunotherapy.

When classifying your products, consider that this HS-6 line is focused on human blood, while products classified under HS-6 300220 pertain to vaccines and immunological products. Ensure you are clear on the intended use of your shipment to select the correct code.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-6 subheading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

human blood products · blood plasma shipments · therapeutic blood fractions · human serum for therapy · medical blood supplies · blood for transfusions · immunological blood products · blood derivatives · cryopreserved human blood · blood products for research · diagnostic blood antisera · clinical blood trials

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

  • Human blood plasma for transfusion purposes
  • Serum used in immunological therapies
  • Blood fractions processed for therapeutic applications
  • Cryopreserved human blood for medical use
  • Human blood products for research and clinical trials
  • Blood derivatives used in the production of medicines
  • Antisera derived from human blood for diagnostic tests
  • Therapeutic human blood products shipped to hospitals

Common questions

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

  • What is HS code 300212 used for?
  • How to classify human blood products?
  • Is human blood plasma covered under HS-6 300212?
  • What are the requirements for shipping human blood?
  • Can I use HS-6 300212 for blood serum?
  • What’s the difference between HS-6 300212 and 300213?
  • Are there specific regulations for human blood imports?
  • How to ensure compliance when exporting blood products?

Related topics

Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.

  • How to classify human blood for therapeutic use
  • What products fall under HS-6 300212
  • Shipping requirements for human blood plasma
  • Differences between human and animal blood HS codes
  • Using HS-6 300212 for blood fractions in therapy
  • Regulations for importing human blood products
  • Best practices for exporting blood serum
  • Understanding HS codes for immunological blood products

Questions & answers

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

What types of products are classified under HS-6 300212?
HS-6 300212 covers human blood products intended for therapeutic use, including blood plasma, serum, and blood fractions.
Can I use this code for animal blood products?
No, HS-6 300212 specifically applies to human blood products. For animal blood, you would need to refer to HS-6 300213.
What documentation is needed for shipping human blood?
You will typically need health certificates, import permits, and compliance with local regulations regarding human blood products.
Are there special regulations for importing human blood?
Yes, importing human blood is subject to strict regulations, including health and safety standards, which vary by country.
Is there a difference between blood plasma and serum in classification?
Both blood plasma and serum can be classified under HS-6 300212 as they are human blood products used for therapeutic purposes.
What should I do if I'm unsure about the correct HS code?
Consult with a customs broker or trade compliance expert who can provide guidance on the appropriate classification for your products.

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