HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3002.13 – 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
HS code 3002.13 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for bulk monoclonal antibodies (unformulated), recombinant proteins for immunotherapy (bulk), cytokines for therapeutic use (unmixed), interferons (bulk) and diagnostic antigens (bulk).
What HS 3002.13 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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)
- Examples
- Bulk Rituximab API
- Bulk Adalimumab API
- Bulk Interferon alpha-2b
- Bulk Erythropoietin (EPO)
- Bulk G-CSF (Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor)
- Bulk diagnostic antibodies
Codes often confused with 3002.13
Common mistake. 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."
Top exporters and importers of HS code 300213, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300213 in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% 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 Switzerland $1.4B 32% of world exports
- 2 United States $633M 15% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $430M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $839M 18% of world imports
- 2 Switzerland $724M 16% of world imports
- 3 France $583M 13% of world imports
World total: $4.6B 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 3002.13
Brazil does not split HS 3002.13: its NCM code is 3002.13.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 30.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3002.13
What is HS code 300213?
HS code 300213 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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."
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300213?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300213 in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($1.4B, 32% of world exports), the United States ($633M) and Singapore ($430M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 300213?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300213 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($839M, 18% of world imports), Switzerland ($724M) and France ($583M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300213?
In Brazil, HS code 300213 is NCM 3002.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.