HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3004.32 – Medicaments; containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
HS code 3004.32 is the 6-digit subheading for medicaments, containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. It is used for prednisone tablets, dexamethasone injections, hydrocortisone cream, fluticasone propionate inhaler and methylprednisolone tablets.
What HS 3004.32 covers
This HS code covers medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives, or structural analogues, packaged for retail sale, and specifically excluding those containing antibiotics. These powerful anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs are essential for treating a wide range of conditions, including asthma, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory skin conditions. They are traded globally by pharmaceutical manufacturers to wholesalers, hospitals, and pharmacies. The market for corticosteroids is diverse, with products available in various forms such as oral tablets, injections, creams, inhalers, and nasal sprays. International trade in these products is driven by their broad therapeutic utility and is subject to rigorous regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and efficacy. Proper classification is crucial to distinguish them from other hormone preparations or combination products.
- Covers
- Prednisone tablets
- Dexamethasone injections
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Fluticasone propionate inhaler
- Methylprednisolone tablets
- Betamethasone cream
- Budesonide capsules
- Triamcinolone acetonide spray
- Examples
- Deltasone
- Decadron
- Cortef
- Flovent
- Medrol
- Celestone
Codes often confused with 3004.32
Common mistake. Can be confused with 300439 if it contains other hormones, or 300420 if it also contains antibiotics (which would be excluded from this specific code).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 300432, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300432 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 $2.1B 21% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $1.3B 13% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.1B 11% of world exports
World total: $10.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 13% of world imports
- 2 China $1.2B 10% of world imports
- 3 France $836M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $11.3B 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 3004.32 3
Brazil splits HS 3004.32 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3004.32.10 Corticosteroid hormone medicaments, dosed/retailHormônios corticosteroides
- 3004.32.20 Spironolactone medicaments, dosed/retailEspironolactona
- 3004.32.90 Other corticosteroid medicaments, dosed/retailOutros
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 3004.32
What is HS code 300432?
HS code 300432 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Medicaments; containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. This HS code covers medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives, or structural analogues, packaged for retail sale, and specifically excluding those containing antibiotics. These powerful anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs are essential for treating a wide range of conditions, including asthma, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory skin conditions. They are traded globally by pharmaceutical manufacturers to wholesalers, hospitals, and pharmacies. The market for corticosteroids is diverse, with products available in various forms such as oral tablets, injections, creams, inhalers, and nasal sprays. International trade in these products is driven by their broad therapeutic utility and is subject to rigorous regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and efficacy. Proper classification is crucial to distinguish them from other hormone preparations or combination products.
What products fall under HS code 300432?
Prednisone tablets, Dexamethasone injections, Hydrocortisone cream, Fluticasone propionate inhaler, Methylprednisolone tablets, Betamethasone cream, Budesonide capsules, Triamcinolone acetonide spray
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300432?
Can be confused with 300439 if it contains other hormones, or 300420 if it also contains antibiotics (which would be excluded from this specific code).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300432?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300432 in UN Comtrade data were France ($2.1B, 21% of world exports), Sweden ($1.3B) and the United Kingdom ($1.1B). World exports came to about $10.2B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 300432?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300432 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 13% of world imports), China ($1.2B) and France ($836M). World imports came to about $11.3B, 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 300432 structured?
HS code 300432 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300432?
Brazil splits HS code 300432 into 3 NCM codes: 3004.32.10 (Corticosteroid hormone medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.32.20 (Spironolactone medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.32.90 (Other corticosteroid medicaments, dosed/retail). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.