HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3003.60 – Medicaments; containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)
HS code 3003.60 is the 6-digit subheading for medicaments, containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale). It is used for artemether-lumefantrine bulk, dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine bulk, chloroquine phosphate API, mefloquine hydrochloride API and primaquine phosphate API.
What HS 3003.60 covers
This HS code covers bulk medicaments specifically containing antimalarial active principles, intended for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, but not yet packaged for retail sale. This means it's primarily raw or semi-finished pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or bulk formulations traded between pharmaceutical manufacturers, often for further processing, packaging, or distribution to global health programs. Key players in this trade include large pharmaceutical companies, generic drug manufacturers, and international aid organizations or NGOs focused on combating malaria. The trade is heavily influenced by global health initiatives, disease prevalence in tropical regions, and the need for affordable, effective treatments. Regulatory compliance and quality control are paramount, given the critical nature of these medicines. Understanding the specific active principle is crucial for correct classification, as this subheading is quite specific.
- Covers
- Artemether-lumefantrine bulk
- Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine bulk
- Chloroquine phosphate API
- Mefloquine hydrochloride API
- Primaquine phosphate API
- Atovaquone-proguanil bulk
- Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine bulk
- Examples
- Coartem (bulk API)
- Malarone (bulk API)
- Lariam (bulk API)
- Plaquenil (bulk API)
- Daraprim (bulk API)
Codes often confused with 3003.60
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 300460 if the antimalarial medicament is already packaged for retail sale, or with Chapter 29 codes (e.g., 2939) if it's a pure, unformulated alkaloid before becoming a medicament.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 300360, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300360 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 72% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 83% 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 United States $5.1M 72% of world exports
- 2 Australia $509K 7.1% of world exports
- 3 Slovenia $267K 3.7% of world exports
World total: $7.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sweden $20M 83% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $2.6M 11% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$459K 1.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $24M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 3003.60
Brazil does not split HS 3003.60: its NCM code is 3003.60.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 30.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3003.60
What is HS code 300360?
HS code 300360 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Medicaments; containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale). This HS code covers bulk medicaments specifically containing antimalarial active principles, intended for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, but not yet packaged for retail sale. This means it's primarily raw or semi-finished pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or bulk formulations traded between pharmaceutical manufacturers, often for further processing, packaging, or distribution to global health programs. Key players in this trade include large pharmaceutical companies, generic drug manufacturers, and international aid organizations or NGOs focused on combating malaria. The trade is heavily influenced by global health initiatives, disease prevalence in tropical regions, and the need for affordable, effective treatments. Regulatory compliance and quality control are paramount, given the critical nature of these medicines. Understanding the specific active principle is crucial for correct classification, as this subheading is quite specific.
What products fall under HS code 300360?
Artemether-lumefantrine bulk, Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine bulk, Chloroquine phosphate API, Mefloquine hydrochloride API, Primaquine phosphate API, Atovaquone-proguanil bulk, Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine bulk
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300360?
This code can be confused with 300460 if the antimalarial medicament is already packaged for retail sale, or with Chapter 29 codes (e.g., 2939) if it's a pure, unformulated alkaloid before becoming a medicament.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300360?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300360 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.1M, 72% of world exports), Australia ($509K) and Slovenia ($267K). World exports came to about $7.2M, 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 300360?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300360 in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($20M, 83% of world imports), the Netherlands ($2.6M) and Vietnam (about $459K). World imports came to about $24M, 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 300360 structured?
HS code 300360 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (30) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300360?
In Brazil, HS code 300360 is NCM 3003.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.