HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3001.90 – Glands and other organs; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, n.e.c. in heading 3001
HS code 3001.90 is the 6-digit subheading for glands and other organs, heparin and its salts, other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, n.e.c. in heading 3001. It is used for heparin sodium, heparin calcium, chondroitin sulfate (animal origin), hyaluronic acid (animal origin) and collagen (medical grade).
What HS 3001.90 covers
This broad category covers a diverse range of human and animal-derived substances, including heparin and its salts, prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not specifically covered by other subheadings within 3001. It's a critical component of the global pharmaceutical supply chain, providing raw materials and intermediate products for a vast array of medical treatments. Key importers are pharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), and research laboratories worldwide, seeking specialized biological components for drug development and production. Exporters often originate from countries with strong biopharmaceutical research, animal husbandry, or human plasma collection infrastructure. The trade involves strict quality control, traceability, and adherence to international health and safety regulations, given the biological origin and medical application of these substances. The market is influenced by demand for anticoagulants, vaccines, and other advanced biological therapies.
- Covers
- Heparin sodium
- Heparin calcium
- Chondroitin sulfate (animal origin)
- Hyaluronic acid (animal origin)
- Collagen (medical grade)
- Placental extracts
- Brain extracts for therapy
- Examples
- Heparin (e.g., Lovenox, Fragmin - active ingredient)
- Bovine collagen for medical use
- Porcine heparin
- Human albumin (as a raw material, not finished product)
- Animal-derived enzymes for industrial use (if therapeutic)
Codes often confused with 3001.90
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 300120 if the extracts are from glands for organo-therapeutic uses, or with 3002 for blood fractions and immunological products, especially if the substance is a more complex biological preparation.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 300190, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300190 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% 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 $587M 20% of world exports
- 2 United States $579M 19% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $338M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $455M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $354M 12% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $235M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 3001.90 5
Brazil splits HS 3001.90 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3001.90.10 Heparin and its saltsHeparina e seus sais
- 3001.90.20 Bovine or swine pericardium piecesPedaços de pericárdio de origem bovina ou suína
- 3001.90.3 Glands and other organs, dried, whether or not powderedGlândulas e outros órgãos, dessecados, mesmo em pó Group
- 3001.90.31 Dried liver, whether or not powderedFígados
- 3001.90.39 Other dried glands and organsOutros
- 3001.90.90 Other human/animal therapy or prophylaxis productsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 30.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3001.90
What is HS code 300190?
HS code 300190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glands and other organs; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, n.e.c. in heading 3001. This broad category covers a diverse range of human and animal-derived substances, including heparin and its salts, prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not specifically covered by other subheadings within 3001. It's a critical component of the global pharmaceutical supply chain, providing raw materials and intermediate products for a vast array of medical treatments. Key importers are pharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), and research laboratories worldwide, seeking specialized biological components for drug development and production. Exporters often originate from countries with strong biopharmaceutical research, animal husbandry, or human plasma collection infrastructure. The trade involves strict quality control, traceability, and adherence to international health and safety regulations, given the biological origin and medical application of these substances. The market is influenced by demand for anticoagulants, vaccines, and other advanced biological therapies.
What products fall under HS code 300190?
Heparin sodium, Heparin calcium, Chondroitin sulfate (animal origin), Hyaluronic acid (animal origin), Collagen (medical grade), Placental extracts, Brain extracts for therapy
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300190?
This code is often confused with 300120 if the extracts are from glands for organo-therapeutic uses, or with 3002 for blood fractions and immunological products, especially if the substance is a more complex biological preparation.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300190?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300190 in UN Comtrade data were China ($587M, 20% of world exports), the United States ($579M) and Singapore ($338M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 300190?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300190 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($455M, 16% of world imports), France ($354M) and Singapore ($235M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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 300190 structured?
HS code 300190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (30) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300190?
Brazil splits HS code 300190 into 5 NCM codes: 3001.90.10 (Heparin and its salts), 3001.90.20 (Bovine or swine pericardium pieces), 3001.90.31 (Dried liver, whether or not powdered), 3001.90.39 (Other dried glands and organs), 3001.90.90 (Other human/animal therapy or prophylaxis products). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.