HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2941.30 – Antibiotics; tetracyclines and their derivatives; salts thereof
HS code 2941.30 is the 6-digit subheading for antibiotics, tetracyclines and their derivatives, salts thereof. It is used for tetracycline hydrochloride, doxycycline hyclate, minocycline hydrochloride, chlortetracycline hydrochloride and oxytetracycline dihydrate.
What HS 2941.30 covers
This HS code encompasses tetracyclines and their derivatives, along with their salts. Tetracyclines are a broad-spectrum class of antibiotics used to treat a wide array of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, acne, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. They also find extensive application in veterinary medicine. International trade primarily involves these compounds as bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), which are then processed into various dosage forms for human and animal use. Key importers are pharmaceutical manufacturers globally, including both innovator and generic drug producers. Exporters are typically large-scale chemical and pharmaceutical companies, often located in regions with strong chemical synthesis capabilities. Important aspects of this trade include adherence to international pharmacopoeial standards, obtaining necessary regulatory approvals, and managing the global supply chain to ensure consistent quality, efficacy, and availability of these widely used antibiotics.
- Covers
- Tetracycline hydrochloride
- Doxycycline hyclate
- Minocycline hydrochloride
- Chlortetracycline hydrochloride
- Oxytetracycline dihydrate
- Demeclocycline hydrochloride
- Examples
- Doryx (doxycycline)
- Minocin (minocycline)
- Sumycin (tetracycline)
Codes often confused with 2941.30
Common mistake. This code may be confused with other broad-spectrum antibiotics under 294190 if the specific tetracycline structure is not recognized, or with 3004 when the product is in finished dosage forms.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 294130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 294130 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 68% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 China $425M 68% of world exports
- 2 Italy $54M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $45M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $628M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $115M 16% of world imports
- 2 India $66M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Italy $46M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $710M 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 codes for 2941.30 5
Brazil splits HS 2941.30 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2941.30.10 Tetracycline hydrochlorideCloridrato de tetraciclina
- 2941.30.20 OxytetracyclineOxitetraciclina
- 2941.30.3 Minocycline and its saltsMinociclina e seus sais Group
- 2941.30.31 MinocyclineMinociclina
- 2941.30.32 Minocycline saltsSais
- 2941.30.90 Other tetracyclines and derivativesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.41 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2941.30
What is HS code 294130?
HS code 294130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Antibiotics; tetracyclines and their derivatives; salts thereof. This HS code encompasses tetracyclines and their derivatives, along with their salts. Tetracyclines are a broad-spectrum class of antibiotics used to treat a wide array of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, acne, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. They also find extensive application in veterinary medicine. International trade primarily involves these compounds as bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), which are then processed into various dosage forms for human and animal use. Key importers are pharmaceutical manufacturers globally, including both innovator and generic drug producers. Exporters are typically large-scale chemical and pharmaceutical companies, often located in regions with strong chemical synthesis capabilities. Important aspects of this trade include adherence to international pharmacopoeial standards, obtaining necessary regulatory approvals, and managing the global supply chain to ensure consistent quality, efficacy, and availability of these widely used antibiotics.
What products fall under HS code 294130?
Tetracycline hydrochloride, Doxycycline hyclate, Minocycline hydrochloride, Chlortetracycline hydrochloride, Oxytetracycline dihydrate, Demeclocycline hydrochloride
What are common misclassifications for HS code 294130?
This code may be confused with other broad-spectrum antibiotics under 294190 if the specific tetracycline structure is not recognized, or with 3004 when the product is in finished dosage forms.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 294130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 294130 in UN Comtrade data were China ($425M, 68% of world exports), Italy ($54M) and Portugal ($45M). World exports came to about $628M, 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 294130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 294130 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($115M, 16% of world imports), India ($66M) and Italy ($46M). World imports came to about $710M, 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 294130 structured?
HS code 294130 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (41) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 294130?
Brazil splits HS code 294130 into 5 NCM codes: 2941.30.10 (Tetracycline hydrochloride), 2941.30.20 (Oxytetracycline), 2941.30.31 (Minocycline), 2941.30.32 (Minocycline salts), 2941.30.90 (Other tetracyclines and derivatives). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.