HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3004.31 – Medicaments; containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
HS code 3004.31 is the 6-digit subheading for medicaments, containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. It is used for insulin glargine injection, insulin aspart injection, insulin detemir injection, human insulin isophane suspension and insulin lispro injection.
What HS 3004.31 covers
HS 300431 specifically covers medicaments containing insulin, packaged for retail sale. This category is vital for the global management of diabetes, encompassing various types of insulin (e.g., rapid-acting, long-acting, intermediate-acting) in different delivery formats such as vials, cartridges, and pre-filled pens. These life-saving medications are traded internationally by major pharmaceutical companies to distributors, pharmacies, and healthcare systems worldwide. The trade is characterized by high demand, significant research and development investment, and strict cold chain logistics to maintain product integrity. Regulatory approvals are crucial for market access, and pricing often remains a contentious issue globally, impacting patient access. The continuous innovation in insulin formulations and delivery devices drives ongoing international trade and competition in this specialized pharmaceutical segment.
- Covers
- Insulin glargine injection
- Insulin aspart injection
- Insulin detemir injection
- Human insulin isophane suspension
- Insulin lispro injection
- Insulin regular injection
- Insulin degludec injection
- Examples
- Lantus
- Novolog
- Levemir
- Humulin N
- Humalog
- Apidra
Codes often confused with 3004.31
Common mistake. Could be confused with 300439 if it contains other hormones, or 300331 if insulin is in bulk form and not packaged for retail sale.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 300431, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300431 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 France $1.7B 45% of world exports
- 2 Germany $814M 21% of world exports
- 3 United States $251M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $3.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $772M 14% of world imports
- 2 France $616M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $323M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $5.6B 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 code for 3004.31
Brazil does not split HS 3004.31: its NCM code is 3004.31.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 30.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3004.31
What is HS code 300431?
HS code 300431 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Medicaments; containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. HS 300431 specifically covers medicaments containing insulin, packaged for retail sale. This category is vital for the global management of diabetes, encompassing various types of insulin (e.g., rapid-acting, long-acting, intermediate-acting) in different delivery formats such as vials, cartridges, and pre-filled pens. These life-saving medications are traded internationally by major pharmaceutical companies to distributors, pharmacies, and healthcare systems worldwide. The trade is characterized by high demand, significant research and development investment, and strict cold chain logistics to maintain product integrity. Regulatory approvals are crucial for market access, and pricing often remains a contentious issue globally, impacting patient access. The continuous innovation in insulin formulations and delivery devices drives ongoing international trade and competition in this specialized pharmaceutical segment.
What products fall under HS code 300431?
Insulin glargine injection, Insulin aspart injection, Insulin detemir injection, Human insulin isophane suspension, Insulin lispro injection, Insulin regular injection, Insulin degludec injection
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300431?
Could be confused with 300439 if it contains other hormones, or 300331 if insulin is in bulk form and not packaged for retail sale.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300431?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300431 in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.7B, 45% of world exports), Germany ($814M) and the United States ($251M). World exports came to about $3.8B, 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 300431?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300431 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($772M, 14% of world imports), France ($616M) and Canada ($323M). World imports came to about $5.6B, 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 300431 structured?
HS code 300431 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (30) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300431?
In Brazil, HS code 300431 is NCM 3004.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.