HS Code Subheading

Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; n.e.c. in item 3002.3

3002.49 Subheading
Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries

About HS Code 300249

This 'n.e.c.' (not elsewhere specified) HS code covers a diverse range of toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts), and similar biological products not specifically classified in other subheadings of 3002.3. This category is vital for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and research sectors, encompassing everything from bacterial and viral cultures used in diagnostics and vaccine development to various toxins employed in research or therapeutic applications (e.g., botulinum toxin for medical use). International trade involves specialized logistics, including cold chain management, and strict adherence to biosafety regulations, intellectual property rights, and export controls for dual-use biological agents. Importers and exporters include biotech firms, academic institutions, and diagnostic kit manufacturers.

Products Under This Code

Bacterial cultures (e.g., E. coli strains), Viral cultures (e.g., adenovirus vectors), Bacterial toxins (e.g., botulinum toxin), Cell-free expression systems, Fungal cultures (non-yeast), Plasmid DNA preparations

Real World Examples

ATCC (American Type Culture Collection) strains, specific research reagents from Thermo Fisher Scientific, Merck Millipore, Lonza microbial cultures

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with vaccines (3002.20), antisera (3002.12), or even diagnostic reagents (3822) if the product's primary function is not clearly a culture or toxin.

Related Codes

3002.12 Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; antisera and other blood fractions 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 3002.14 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 3002.15 Blood, 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 3002.41 Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for human medicine 3002.42 Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine 3002.51 Cell cultures, whether or not modified; cell therapy products 3002.59 Cell cultures, whether or not modified; other cell cultures not including cell therapy products 3002.90 Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products

Industry

This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.

Trade Overview

The USA, Germany, and Japan are major producers and exporters of biotech products, with global importers for research and manufacturing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 300249?

HS code 300249 covers: Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; n.e.c. in item 3002.3. This 'n.e.c.' (not elsewhere specified) HS code covers a diverse range of toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts), and similar biological products not specifically classified in other subheadings of 3002.3. This category is vital for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and research sectors, encompassing everything from bacterial and viral cultures used in diagnostics and vaccine development to various toxins employed in research or therapeutic applications (e.g., botulinum toxin for medical use). International trade involves specialized logistics, including cold chain management, and strict adherence to biosafety regulations, intellectual property rights, and export controls for dual-use biological agents. Importers and exporters include biotech firms, academic institutions, and diagnostic kit manufacturers.

What products fall under HS code 300249?

Bacterial cultures (e.g., E. coli strains), Viral cultures (e.g., adenovirus vectors), Bacterial toxins (e.g., botulinum toxin), Cell-free expression systems, Fungal cultures (non-yeast), Plasmid DNA preparations

What are common misclassifications for HS code 300249?

This code can be confused with vaccines (3002.20), antisera (3002.12), or even diagnostic reagents (3822) if the product's primary function is not clearly a culture or toxin.

How is HS code 300249 structured?

HS code 300249 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.