HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3004.50 – Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale

HS code 3004.50 is the 6-digit subheading for medicaments, containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale. It is used for vitamin D supplements (prescription strength), B-complex injections, folic acid tablets (high dose), vitamin C infusions and multivitamin formulations (therapeutic).

What HS 3004.50 covers

This category encompasses medicaments containing vitamins or their derivatives, packaged for retail sale and specifically intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use. Unlike general dietary supplements, these products are formulated and dosed to treat or prevent specific medical conditions, such as severe vitamin deficiencies or to support particular physiological functions under medical guidance. The global trade involves a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, catering to both prescription and over-the-counter markets. Key considerations include the purity and potency of the vitamin compounds, stability, and adherence to pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. The market is influenced by public health initiatives, an aging global population, and increasing awareness of nutritional science.

Covers
  • Vitamin D supplements (prescription strength)
  • B-complex injections
  • Folic acid tablets (high dose)
  • Vitamin C infusions
  • Multivitamin formulations (therapeutic)
  • Vitamin K injections
  • Iron-folate supplements
Examples
  • Calcitriol capsules
  • Cyanocobalamin injections
  • Ferrous sulfate + Folic acid tablets
  • Centrum Silver (therapeutic variant)
  • Prenatal vitamins (prescription)

Codes often confused with 3004.50

Common mistake. Often confused with 210690 (food supplements) or 2936 (unmixed vitamins in bulk), but 300450 specifically covers packaged medicaments for therapeutic use.

2106.90Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106.1029.36Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent

Top exporters and importers of HS code 300450, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300450 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 8.7% 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. 1 Germany $712M
  2. 2 United States $563M
  3. 3 Hong Kong $392M

World total: $5.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $419M
  2. 2 Russia* ~$329M
  3. 3 Germany $269M

World total: $4.8B 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 codes for 3004.50 7

Brazil splits HS 3004.50 into 7 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 3004.50.10 Calcium folinate medicaments, dosed/retailFolinato de cálcio (leucovorina)
  2. 3004.50.20 Nicotinamide medicaments, dosed/retailNicotinamida
  3. 3004.50.30 Hydroxo-/cyanocobalamin medicaments, dosed/retailHidroxocobalamina ou seus sais; cianocobalamina
  4. 3004.50.40 Vitamin A (retinol) medicaments, dosed/retailVitamina A1 (retinol) ou seus derivados, exceto o ácido retinoico (tretinoína)
  5. 3004.50.50 Calcium D-pantothenate or vitamin D3 drugsD-Pantotenato de cálcio; vitamina D3 (colecalciferol)
  6. 3004.50.60 Tretinoin medicaments, dosed/retailÁcido retinoico (tretinoína)
  7. 3004.50.90 Other vitamin 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 3004.50

What is HS code 300450?

HS code 300450 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale. This category encompasses medicaments containing vitamins or their derivatives, packaged for retail sale and specifically intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use. Unlike general dietary supplements, these products are formulated and dosed to treat or prevent specific medical conditions, such as severe vitamin deficiencies or to support particular physiological functions under medical guidance. The global trade involves a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, catering to both prescription and over-the-counter markets. Key considerations include the purity and potency of the vitamin compounds, stability, and adherence to pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. The market is influenced by public health initiatives, an aging global population, and increasing awareness of nutritional science.

What products fall under HS code 300450?

Vitamin D supplements (prescription strength), B-complex injections, Folic acid tablets (high dose), Vitamin C infusions, Multivitamin formulations (therapeutic), Vitamin K injections, Iron-folate supplements

What are common misclassifications for HS code 300450?

Often confused with 210690 (food supplements) or 2936 (unmixed vitamins in bulk), but 300450 specifically covers packaged medicaments for therapeutic use.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300450?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300450 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($712M, 14% of world exports), the United States ($563M) and Hong Kong ($392M). World exports came to about $5.3B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 300450?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300450 in UN Comtrade data were China ($419M, 8.7% of world imports), Russia (about $329M) and Germany ($269M). World imports came to about $4.8B, 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.

How is HS code 300450 structured?

HS code 300450 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300450?

Brazil splits HS code 300450 into 7 NCM codes: 3004.50.10 (Calcium folinate medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.50.20 (Nicotinamide medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.50.30 (Hydroxo-/cyanocobalamin medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.50.40 (Vitamin A (retinol) medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.50.50 (Calcium D-pantothenate or vitamin D3 drugs), 3004.50.60 (Tretinoin medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.50.90 (Other vitamin medicaments, dosed/retail). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.