HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3004.60 – Medicaments; containing antimalarial active principles described in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
HS code 3004.60 is the 6-digit subheading for medicaments, containing antimalarial active principles described in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. It is used for artemether-lumefantrine tablets, chloroquine phosphate tablets, doxycycline capsules (for malaria prophylaxis), mefloquine tablets and primaquine tablets.
What HS 3004.60 covers
This HS code is dedicated to medicaments containing antimalarial active principles, as defined by Subheading Note 2 to Chapter 30, packaged for retail sale and used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. The trade in these drugs is critically important for global health, particularly in malaria-endemic regions. International aid organizations, governments, and non-governmental organizations are major importers, facilitating access to life-saving treatments. Exporters are typically pharmaceutical companies with the capacity to produce these specialized drugs, often under stringent quality control. Challenges include combating drug resistance, ensuring affordability, and managing complex supply chains to reach remote areas. Research and development for new antimalarial compounds also drives a portion of this specialized pharmaceutical trade.
- Covers
- Artemether-lumefantrine tablets
- Chloroquine phosphate tablets
- Doxycycline capsules (for malaria prophylaxis)
- Mefloquine tablets
- Primaquine tablets
- Atovaquone-proguanil tablets
- Quinine bisulfate capsules
- Examples
- Coartem (artemether/lumefantrine)
- Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil)
- Lariam (mefloquine)
- Aralen (chloroquine)
- Doxy-PEP (doxycycline)
Codes often confused with 3004.60
Common mistake. Can be confused with 300490 (other medicaments) if the specific antimalarial active principles are not clearly identified, or 2939 for bulk antimalarial compounds.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 300460, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300460 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 18% 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 India $185M 43% of world exports
- 2 China $141M 33% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $18M 4.2% of world exports
World total: $427M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sweden $98M 18% of world imports
- 2 Egypt $79M 15% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $43M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $535M 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 3004.60
Brazil does not split HS 3004.60: its NCM code is 3004.60.00.
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 3004.60
What is HS code 300460?
HS code 300460 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, packaged for retail sale. This HS code is dedicated to medicaments containing antimalarial active principles, as defined by Subheading Note 2 to Chapter 30, packaged for retail sale and used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. The trade in these drugs is critically important for global health, particularly in malaria-endemic regions. International aid organizations, governments, and non-governmental organizations are major importers, facilitating access to life-saving treatments. Exporters are typically pharmaceutical companies with the capacity to produce these specialized drugs, often under stringent quality control. Challenges include combating drug resistance, ensuring affordability, and managing complex supply chains to reach remote areas. Research and development for new antimalarial compounds also drives a portion of this specialized pharmaceutical trade.
What products fall under HS code 300460?
Artemether-lumefantrine tablets, Chloroquine phosphate tablets, Doxycycline capsules (for malaria prophylaxis), Mefloquine tablets, Primaquine tablets, Atovaquone-proguanil tablets, Quinine bisulfate capsules
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300460?
Can be confused with 300490 (other medicaments) if the specific antimalarial active principles are not clearly identified, or 2939 for bulk antimalarial compounds.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300460?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300460 in UN Comtrade data were India ($185M, 43% of world exports), China ($141M) and Switzerland ($18M). World exports came to about $427M, 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 300460?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300460 in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($98M, 18% of world imports), Egypt ($79M) and Nigeria ($43M). World imports came to about $535M, 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 300460 structured?
HS code 300460 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300460?
In Brazil, HS code 300460 is NCM 3004.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.