HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3002.42 – Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine
HS code 3002.42 is the 6-digit subheading for vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products, for veterinary medicine. It is used for canine distemper vaccine, feline leukemia vaccine, newcastle disease vaccine, foot-and-mouth disease vaccine and avian influenza vaccine.
What HS 3002.42 covers
This HS code encompasses vaccines, toxins, and cultures of micro-organisms specifically formulated for veterinary medicine. These products are essential for maintaining animal health, preventing livestock diseases, and ensuring food safety, thereby playing a crucial role in agricultural economies and public health (zoonotic disease prevention). Importers include veterinary pharmaceutical distributors, large-scale livestock farms, national agricultural departments, and animal welfare organizations. Exporters are typically specialized veterinary pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology firms with expertise in animal health. The trade requires adherence to animal health regulations, often involving specific import permits and disease-free certifications. Cold chain management is also critical, though sometimes less stringent than for human vaccines. The market is driven by the global demand for animal protein, companion animal care, and the need to control animal epidemics.
- Covers
- Canine distemper vaccine
- Feline leukemia vaccine
- Newcastle disease vaccine
- Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine
- Avian influenza vaccine
- Rabies vaccine (veterinary)
- Swine fever vaccine
- Examples
- Nobivac (various canine/feline vaccines)
- Feline PureVax (various feline vaccines)
- Bovilis (various bovine vaccines)
- Equilis (various equine vaccines)
- Ingelvac (various swine vaccines)
- Poulvac (various poultry vaccines)
Codes often confused with 3002.42
Common mistake. This code is specifically for veterinary vaccines and related products, distinguishing it from 300241 which covers human vaccines. It should not be confused with general veterinary medicaments under 3004.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 300242, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300242 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 5.4% 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 Netherlands $1.4B 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $771M 13% of world exports
- 3 Spain $666M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $320M 5.4% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $291M 4.9% of world imports
- 3 France $245M 4.1% of world imports
World total: $6.0B 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 3002.42 9
Brazil splits HS 3002.42 into 9 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3002.42.10 Veterinary rabies vaccinesContra a raiva
- 3002.42.20 Veterinary coccidiosis vaccinesContra a coccidiose
- 3002.42.30 Veterinary keratoconjunctivitis vaccinesContra a querato-conjuntivite
- 3002.42.40 Veterinary distemper vaccinesContra a cinomose
- 3002.42.50 Veterinary leptospirosis vaccinesContra a leptospirose
- 3002.42.60 Foot-and-mouth disease vaccinesContra a febre aftosa
- 3002.42.70 Poultry vaccines (Newcastle, Gumboro, etc.)Contra as seguintes enfermidades: de Newcastle, a vírus vivo ou vírus inativo; de Gumboro, a vírus vivo ou vírus inativo; bronquite, a vírus vivo ou vírus inativo; difteroviruela, a vírus vivo; síndrome de queda de postura (EDS); salmonelose aviária, elaborada com cepa 9R; cólera de aves, inativadas
- 3002.42.80 Combined poultry vaccines (Newcastle, etc.)Vacinas combinadas contra as enfermidades citadas no item 3002.42.70
- 3002.42.90 Other veterinary vaccinesOutras
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 3002.42
What is HS code 300242?
HS code 300242 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine. This HS code encompasses vaccines, toxins, and cultures of micro-organisms specifically formulated for veterinary medicine. These products are essential for maintaining animal health, preventing livestock diseases, and ensuring food safety, thereby playing a crucial role in agricultural economies and public health (zoonotic disease prevention). Importers include veterinary pharmaceutical distributors, large-scale livestock farms, national agricultural departments, and animal welfare organizations. Exporters are typically specialized veterinary pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology firms with expertise in animal health. The trade requires adherence to animal health regulations, often involving specific import permits and disease-free certifications. Cold chain management is also critical, though sometimes less stringent than for human vaccines. The market is driven by the global demand for animal protein, companion animal care, and the need to control animal epidemics.
What products fall under HS code 300242?
Canine distemper vaccine, Feline leukemia vaccine, Newcastle disease vaccine, Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine, Avian influenza vaccine, Rabies vaccine (veterinary), Swine fever vaccine
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300242?
This code is specifically for veterinary vaccines and related products, distinguishing it from 300241 which covers human vaccines. It should not be confused with general veterinary medicaments under 3004.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300242?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300242 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.4B, 25% of world exports), the United States ($771M) and Spain ($666M). World exports came to about $5.8B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 300242?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300242 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($320M, 5.4% of world imports), Brazil ($291M) and France ($245M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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.
How is HS code 300242 structured?
HS code 300242 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 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300242?
Brazil splits HS code 300242 into 9 NCM codes: 3002.42.10 (Veterinary rabies vaccines), 3002.42.20 (Veterinary coccidiosis vaccines), 3002.42.30 (Veterinary keratoconjunctivitis vaccines), 3002.42.40 (Veterinary distemper vaccines), 3002.42.50 (Veterinary leptospirosis vaccines), 3002.42.60 (Foot-and-mouth disease vaccines), 3002.42.70 (Poultry vaccines (Newcastle, Gumboro, etc.)), 3002.42.80 (Combined poultry vaccines (Newcastle, etc.)), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.