HS Code 30.01 – Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c.

HS code 3001 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c.. Heading 3001 covers "Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c." This heading is crucial for biological raw materials used in the pharmaceutical industry. It encompasses substances derived directly from human or animal glands and organs, specifically when intended for therapeutic applications that leverage their physiological properties. A key inclusion is heparin and its salts, a vital anticoagulant, regardless of its source. The scope is defined by the origin (glands/organs) and the intended 'organo-therapeutic' use, distinguishing it from blood products (3002) or other medicinal preparations. Key sub-categories include various glandular extracts (e.g., thyroid, adrenal, pancreatic) and specific therapeutic enzymes like pepsin or trypsin, provided they are for therapeutic or prophylactic uses. This classification is vital for trade compliance due to the biological nature and regulatory scrutiny of these products. Accurate classification ensures adherence to health regulations, veterinary controls, and proper customs procedures. Historically, organotherapy has been practiced for centuries, evolving into modern pharmaceutical extraction and purification techniques. This heading forms an essential part of Chapter 30, which focuses on pharmaceutical products, placing these biological raw materials at the beginning of the pharmaceutical supply chain within Section VI.

Heparin sodium, Heparin calcium, Pancreatic enzyme extracts, Thyroid gland extract, Adrenal gland extract, Pituitary gland extract, Ovarian extract, Testicular extract, Liver extract, Brain extract, Placental extract, Pepsin (for therapeutic use), Trypsin (for therapeutic use), Chymotrypsin (for therapeutic use), Hyaluronidase (for therapeutic use), Collagenase (for therapeutic use), Elastase (for therapeutic use), Thrombin (for therapeutic use), Fibrinogen (for therapeutic use), Gastric mucin (for therapeutic use), Bile extracts, Spleen extracts, Thymus extracts, Bone marrow extracts, Cartilage extracts

Common misclassifications include confusing 3001 with 3002 (human blood, animal blood, immunological products) or 3507 (enzymes; prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included). The key distinction for 3001 is its origin from *glands or other organs* (not blood) and its explicit *organo-therapeutic* or *therapeutic/prophylactic* use, or specifically heparin. Enzymes for industrial or diagnostic (non-therapeutic) use would typically fall under 3507 or 3822 respectively. Products that are highly processed and chemically defined might also be mistaken for Chapter 29 chemicals.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 3001 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($663M, 20% of world exports), China ($605M) and Singapore ($338M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 3001 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($470M, 15% of world imports), France ($360M) and Singapore ($236M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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.

HS code 3001 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 30 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (30) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (01) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.