HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3002.41 – Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for human medicine

HS code 3002.41 is the 6-digit subheading for vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products, for human medicine. It is used for influenza vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine, polio vaccine and tetanus vaccine.

What HS 3002.41 covers

This critical HS code covers vaccines, toxins, and cultures of micro-organisms specifically prepared for human medicine. It represents a cornerstone of global public health and disease prevention. The trade in these products is characterized by immense strategic importance, especially during pandemics or widespread disease outbreaks. Importers are typically national governments, public health organizations (like WHO, UNICEF), and pharmaceutical distributors, all focused on securing supplies for immunization programs. Exporters are a relatively small number of large pharmaceutical companies and specialized vaccine manufacturers with advanced research, development, and manufacturing capabilities. Key aspects of this trade include stringent regulatory approval, complex cold chain logistics, ethical considerations, and often, significant government procurement and subsidies. The market is highly sensitive to global health crises and public health policies.

Covers
  • Influenza vaccines
  • COVID-19 vaccines
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine
  • Polio vaccine
  • Tetanus vaccine
  • Diphtheria vaccine
  • HPV vaccine
  • Hepatitis B vaccine
Examples
  • Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
  • AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Gardasil (HPV vaccine)
  • Fluzone (influenza vaccine)
  • MMR-II (measles, mumps, rubella vaccine)

Codes often confused with 3002.41

Common mistake. This code is specifically for human vaccines and related products, distinguishing it from 300242 which covers veterinary vaccines. It can also be confused with 300214 or 300215 if the product is an immunological preparation but not a vaccine.

3002.42Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine3002.14Blood, 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 sale3002.15Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS code 300241, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300241 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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. 1 Belgium $14.1B
  2. 2 Ireland $6.8B
  3. 3 United States $5.2B

World total: $42.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $9.5B
  2. 2 Belgium $4.4B
  3. 3 Germany $2.8B

World total: $41.2B 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 3002.41 18

Brazil splits HS 3002.41 into 18 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 3002.41.1 Not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail saleNão apresentadas em doses, nem acondicionadas para venda a retalho Group
  2. 3002.41.11 Influenza vaccines, in bulkContra a gripe
  3. 3002.41.12 Polio vaccines, in bulkContra a poliomielite
  4. 3002.41.13 Hepatitis B vaccines, in bulkContra a hepatite B
  5. 3002.41.14 Measles vaccines, in bulkContra o sarampo
  6. 3002.41.15 Meningitis vaccines, in bulkContra a meningite
  7. 3002.41.16 MMR triple vaccines, in bulkContra a rubéola, sarampo e caxumba (tríplice)
  8. 3002.41.17 Other triple vaccines, in bulkOutras tríplices
  9. 3002.41.18 Anticatarrhal and antipyogenic vaccines, in bulkAnticatarral e antipiogênico
  10. 3002.41.19 Other human vaccines, in bulkOutras
  11. 3002.41.2 Put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail saleApresentadas em doses ou acondicionadas para venda a retalho Group
  12. 3002.41.21 Influenza vaccines, in doses or retail packsContra a gripe
  13. 3002.41.22 Polio vaccines, in doses or retail packsContra a poliomielite
  14. 3002.41.23 Hepatitis B vaccines, in doses or retail packsContra a hepatite B
  15. 3002.41.24 Measles vaccines, in doses or retail packsContra o sarampo
  16. 3002.41.25 Meningitis vaccines, in doses or retail packsContra a meningite
  17. 3002.41.26 MMR triple vaccines, in doses or retail packsContra a rubéola, sarampo e caxumba (tríplice)
  18. 3002.41.27 Other triple vaccines, in doses or retail packsOutras tríplices
  19. 3002.41.28 Anticatarrhal, antipyogenic vaccines, dosed/retailAnticatarral e antipiogênico
  20. 3002.41.29 Other human vaccines, in doses or retail packsOutras

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 3002.41

What is HS code 300241?

HS code 300241 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for human medicine. This critical HS code covers vaccines, toxins, and cultures of micro-organisms specifically prepared for human medicine. It represents a cornerstone of global public health and disease prevention. The trade in these products is characterized by immense strategic importance, especially during pandemics or widespread disease outbreaks. Importers are typically national governments, public health organizations (like WHO, UNICEF), and pharmaceutical distributors, all focused on securing supplies for immunization programs. Exporters are a relatively small number of large pharmaceutical companies and specialized vaccine manufacturers with advanced research, development, and manufacturing capabilities. Key aspects of this trade include stringent regulatory approval, complex cold chain logistics, ethical considerations, and often, significant government procurement and subsidies. The market is highly sensitive to global health crises and public health policies.

What products fall under HS code 300241?

Influenza vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine, Polio vaccine, Tetanus vaccine, Diphtheria vaccine, HPV vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine

What are common misclassifications for HS code 300241?

This code is specifically for human vaccines and related products, distinguishing it from 300242 which covers veterinary vaccines. It can also be confused with 300214 or 300215 if the product is an immunological preparation but not a vaccine.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300241?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300241 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($14.1B, 33% of world exports), Ireland ($6.8B) and the United States ($5.2B). World exports came to about $42.5B, 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 300241?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300241 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($9.5B, 23% of world imports), Belgium ($4.4B) and Germany ($2.8B). World imports came to about $41.2B, 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 300241 structured?

HS code 300241 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300241?

Brazil splits HS code 300241 into 18 NCM codes: 3002.41.11 (Influenza vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.12 (Polio vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.13 (Hepatitis B vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.14 (Measles vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.15 (Meningitis vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.16 (MMR triple vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.17 (Other triple vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.18 (Anticatarrhal and antipyogenic vaccines, in bulk), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.