HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2937.11 – Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues

HS code 2937.11 is the 6-digit subheading for polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues. It is used for recombinant Human Growth Hormone, somatropin injection, somatrem, pegvisomant and mecasermin.

What HS 2937.11 covers

This HS code specifically identifies somatotropin, commonly known as human growth hormone (HGH), along with its derivatives and structural analogues. These are complex polypeptide hormones, crucial in medical applications for treating growth deficiencies, muscle wasting, and certain genetic disorders. The international trade of somatotropin is highly regulated due to its potent physiological effects and potential for misuse. Key players in this market are major pharmaceutical companies specializing in biotechnology and endocrinology. Trade involves strict cold chain logistics, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and navigating complex regulatory approvals from health authorities worldwide. The high value and sensitivity of these biological products necessitate secure and specialized transportation, making it a niche but significant segment of the pharmaceutical trade.

Covers
  • Recombinant Human Growth Hormone
  • Somatropin injection
  • Somatrem
  • Pegvisomant
  • Mecasermin
  • Tesamorelin
  • Sermorelin
Examples
  • Genotropin (Pfizer)
  • Norditropin (Novo Nordisk)
  • Humatrope (Eli Lilly)
  • Saizen (Merck KGaA)
  • Omnitrope (Sandoz)

Codes often confused with 2937.11

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 293719, which covers other polypeptide hormones, but 293711 is exclusively for somatotropin and its specific analogues.

2937.19Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; other than somatotropin, (its derivatives and structural anaologues) and insulin and its salts

Top exporters and importers of HS code 293711, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 293711 in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 52% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Sweden $286M
  2. 2 Switzerland $117M
  3. 3 United States $99M

World total: $536M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Belgium $234M
  2. 2 Denmark $100M
  3. 3 Germany $69M

World total: $452M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 2937.11

Brazil does not split HS 2937.11: its NCM code is 2937.11.00.

  1. 2937.11.00 Somatotropin, its derivatives and analoguesSomatotropina, seus derivados e análogos estruturais

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.37 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 2937.11

What is HS code 293711?

HS code 293711 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues. This HS code specifically identifies somatotropin, commonly known as human growth hormone (HGH), along with its derivatives and structural analogues. These are complex polypeptide hormones, crucial in medical applications for treating growth deficiencies, muscle wasting, and certain genetic disorders. The international trade of somatotropin is highly regulated due to its potent physiological effects and potential for misuse. Key players in this market are major pharmaceutical companies specializing in biotechnology and endocrinology. Trade involves strict cold chain logistics, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and navigating complex regulatory approvals from health authorities worldwide. The high value and sensitivity of these biological products necessitate secure and specialized transportation, making it a niche but significant segment of the pharmaceutical trade.

What products fall under HS code 293711?

Recombinant Human Growth Hormone, Somatropin injection, Somatrem, Pegvisomant, Mecasermin, Tesamorelin, Sermorelin

What are common misclassifications for HS code 293711?

This code can be confused with 293719, which covers other polypeptide hormones, but 293711 is exclusively for somatotropin and its specific analogues.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 293711?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 293711 in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($286M, 53% of world exports), Switzerland ($117M) and the United States ($99M). World exports came to about $536M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 293711?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 293711 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($234M, 52% of world imports), Denmark ($100M) and Germany ($69M). World imports came to about $452M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 293711 structured?

HS code 293711 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (37) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 293711?

In Brazil, HS code 293711 is NCM 2937.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.