About HS Code 300213
This category covers immunological products, derived from human or animal blood, that are unmixed and not yet prepared for direct retail sale or in measured doses. These are essentially bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or intermediate products used by pharmaceutical companies to formulate final immunological drugs, vaccines, or diagnostic reagents. Importers are primarily large pharmaceutical manufacturers, vaccine producers, and biotechnology firms that possess the capabilities to further process, formulate, and package these sensitive biological materials. Exporters are often specialized biotech companies or plasma fractionators in countries with advanced scientific infrastructure and stringent quality control. The trade demands meticulous handling, strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and robust cold chain management due to the biological nature and high value of these unmixed components.
Products Under This Code
Bulk monoclonal antibodies (unformulated), Recombinant proteins for immunotherapy (bulk), Cytokines for therapeutic use (unmixed), Interferons (bulk), Diagnostic antigens (bulk), Immunoglobulin fractions (unmixed, bulk), Cell culture media components (immunological)
Real World Examples
Bulk Rituximab API, Bulk Adalimumab API, Bulk Interferon alpha-2b, Bulk Erythropoietin (EPO), Bulk G-CSF (Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor), Bulk diagnostic antibodies
Common Misclassification
This code is differentiated from 300214 and 300215 by the "unmixed" and "not put up in measured doses or for retail sale" criteria; finished immunological products would fall under those codes. It can also be confused with 300212 if it's a blood fraction but not specifically an "immunological product."
Products Classified Under 3002.13
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Key players in the production and trade of these bulk immunological products include the USA, Ireland, Switzerland, and Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 300213?
HS code 300213 covers: Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; immunological products, unmixed, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. This category covers immunological products, derived from human or animal blood, that are unmixed and not yet prepared for direct retail sale or in measured doses. These are essentially bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or intermediate products used by pharmaceutical companies to formulate final immunological drugs, vaccines, or diagnostic reagents. Importers are primarily large pharmaceutical manufacturers, vaccine producers, and biotechnology firms that possess the capabilities to further process, formulate, and package these sensitive biological materials. Exporters are often specialized biotech companies or plasma fractionators in countries with advanced scientific infrastructure and stringent quality control. The trade demands meticulous handling, strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and robust cold chain management due to the biological nature and high value of these unmixed components.
What products fall under HS code 300213?
Bulk monoclonal antibodies (unformulated), Recombinant proteins for immunotherapy (bulk), Cytokines for therapeutic use (unmixed), Interferons (bulk), Diagnostic antigens (bulk), Immunoglobulin fractions (unmixed, bulk), Cell culture media components (immunological)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300213?
This code is differentiated from 300214 and 300215 by the "unmixed" and "not put up in measured doses or for retail sale" criteria; finished immunological products would fall under those codes. It can also be confused with 300212 if it's a blood fraction but not specifically an "immunological product."
How is HS code 300213 structured?
HS code 300213 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (30) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.