About HS Code 300214
This specific HS code covers immunological products that are already mixed and prepared in measured doses or packaged for retail sale, but are *not* vaccines. These are typically finished biopharmaceutical products designed for direct therapeutic or prophylactic use, often requiring a prescription. The trade involves highly specialized and high-value medicines, such as combination antibody therapies or complex immunomodulators. Importers are usually national healthcare systems, pharmaceutical distributors, hospitals, and pharmacies, while exporters are major global pharmaceutical companies with extensive R&D and manufacturing capabilities. The market is characterized by stringent regulatory approval processes, patent protection, and significant investment in research. Logistics involve precise temperature control and secure distribution channels to maintain product integrity and prevent counterfeiting.
Products Under This Code
Mixed monoclonal antibody cocktails (e.g., for cancer), Immunoglobulin preparations (mixed, retail), Cytokine therapy combinations, Interferon combination therapies, Diagnostic kits containing mixed immunological reagents (for retail), Allergen extracts for immunotherapy (mixed, retail), Immunosuppressants (biological, mixed, retail)
Real World Examples
Dupixent (dupilumab, for asthma/eczema), Keytruda (pembrolizumab, for cancer - if mixed formulation), Stelara (ustekinumab, for psoriasis/Crohn's), Humira (adalimumab - if mixed formulation), Enbrel (etanercept - if mixed formulation), Remicade (infliximab - if mixed formulation)
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 300215 because it specifically refers to *mixed* immunological products, whereas 300215 covers *unmixed* immunological products in retail packaging. It is also separate from vaccines (300241/300242).
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Switzerland, Germany, and Ireland are dominant in the export and import of these high-value, mixed immunological products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 300214?
HS code 300214 covers: Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. This specific HS code covers immunological products that are already mixed and prepared in measured doses or packaged for retail sale, but are *not* vaccines. These are typically finished biopharmaceutical products designed for direct therapeutic or prophylactic use, often requiring a prescription. The trade involves highly specialized and high-value medicines, such as combination antibody therapies or complex immunomodulators. Importers are usually national healthcare systems, pharmaceutical distributors, hospitals, and pharmacies, while exporters are major global pharmaceutical companies with extensive R&D and manufacturing capabilities. The market is characterized by stringent regulatory approval processes, patent protection, and significant investment in research. Logistics involve precise temperature control and secure distribution channels to maintain product integrity and prevent counterfeiting.
What products fall under HS code 300214?
Mixed monoclonal antibody cocktails (e.g., for cancer), Immunoglobulin preparations (mixed, retail), Cytokine therapy combinations, Interferon combination therapies, Diagnostic kits containing mixed immunological reagents (for retail), Allergen extracts for immunotherapy (mixed, retail), Immunosuppressants (biological, mixed, retail)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300214?
This code is distinct from 300215 because it specifically refers to *mixed* immunological products, whereas 300215 covers *unmixed* immunological products in retail packaging. It is also separate from vaccines (300241/300242).
How is HS code 300214 structured?
HS code 300214 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 (14) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.