HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3006.60 – Pharmaceutical goods; chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides

HS code 3006.60 is the 6-digit subheading for pharmaceutical goods, chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides. It is used for oral contraceptive pills, injectable contraceptives, contraceptive patches, vaginal rings and spermicidal gels.

What HS 3006.60 covers

This HS code encompasses the international trade of chemical contraceptive preparations, primarily those based on hormones, other products of heading 2937 (like steroids), or spermicides. This category is vital for global public health initiatives and family planning programs, making it a significant segment within the pharmaceutical industry. Major pharmaceutical companies are the primary exporters, often supplying governments, NGOs, and healthcare providers worldwide. Importers range from developed nations with established healthcare systems to developing countries where access to contraception is a critical public health goal. Key considerations in this trade include stringent regulatory approvals, cold chain logistics for temperature-sensitive products, and ethical considerations surrounding access and distribution. The market is influenced by demographic trends, healthcare policies, and advancements in contraceptive technology, driving a consistent global demand for these essential goods.

Covers
  • Oral contraceptive pills
  • Injectable contraceptives
  • Contraceptive patches
  • Vaginal rings
  • Spermicidal gels
  • Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs)
  • Emergency contraceptive pills
Examples
  • Yaz
  • Depo-Provera
  • NuvaRing
  • Ortho Evra
  • Gynol II

Codes often confused with 3006.60

Common mistake. This code can be confused with other medicaments (3004) if their specific contraceptive function is not clearly stated, or with certain personal care products (3307) that might contain spermicidal agents but are not primarily pharmaceutical preparations.

30.04Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale33.07Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, bath preparations; personal deodorants and depilatories; room deodorisers, perfumed or not with disinfectant properties or not

Top exporters and importers of HS code 300660, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300660 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 53% 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 Netherlands $1.3B
  2. 2 Germany $696M
  3. 3 Hungary $373M

World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $2.2B
  2. 2 China $247M
  3. 3 Russia* ~$159M

World total: $4.2B 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 3006.60

Brazil does not split HS 3006.60: its NCM code is 3006.60.00.

  1. 3006.60.00 Chemical contraceptive preparationsPreparações químicas contraceptivas à base de hormônios, de outros produtos da posição 29.37 ou de espermicidas

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 30.06 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 3006.60

What is HS code 300660?

HS code 300660 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Pharmaceutical goods; chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides. This HS code encompasses the international trade of chemical contraceptive preparations, primarily those based on hormones, other products of heading 2937 (like steroids), or spermicides. This category is vital for global public health initiatives and family planning programs, making it a significant segment within the pharmaceutical industry. Major pharmaceutical companies are the primary exporters, often supplying governments, NGOs, and healthcare providers worldwide. Importers range from developed nations with established healthcare systems to developing countries where access to contraception is a critical public health goal. Key considerations in this trade include stringent regulatory approvals, cold chain logistics for temperature-sensitive products, and ethical considerations surrounding access and distribution. The market is influenced by demographic trends, healthcare policies, and advancements in contraceptive technology, driving a consistent global demand for these essential goods.

What products fall under HS code 300660?

Oral contraceptive pills, injectable contraceptives, contraceptive patches, vaginal rings, spermicidal gels, hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs), emergency contraceptive pills

What are common misclassifications for HS code 300660?

This code can be confused with other medicaments (3004) if their specific contraceptive function is not clearly stated, or with certain personal care products (3307) that might contain spermicidal agents but are not primarily pharmaceutical preparations.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300660?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300660 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.3B, 35% of world exports), Germany ($696M) and Hungary ($373M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 300660?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300660 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.2B, 53% of world imports), China ($247M) and Russia (about $159M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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.

How is HS code 300660 structured?

HS code 300660 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (30) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) 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 300660?

In Brazil, HS code 300660 is NCM 3006.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.