HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3006.92 – Pharmaceutical goods; waste pharmaceuticals
HS code 3006.92 is the 6-digit subheading for pharmaceutical goods, waste pharmaceuticals. It is used for expired medications, recalled drugs, contaminated pharmaceutical products, unused clinical trial drugs and pharmaceutical manufacturing by-products.
What HS 3006.92 covers
This HS code covers the highly specialized and regulated trade of waste pharmaceuticals. This category includes expired, recalled, or otherwise unusable medicinal products, which pose significant environmental and health risks if not managed properly. The trade primarily involves specialized waste management companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and healthcare facilities. Exporters are typically countries with robust pharmaceutical industries or advanced waste disposal infrastructure, while importers are often specialized treatment facilities capable of safely neutralizing or incinerating these hazardous materials. Key aspects include strict adherence to international waste regulations (e.g., Basel Convention), secure transportation, and environmentally sound disposal methods. The challenges involve tracking, segregation, and ensuring compliance across borders, making it a complex but essential part of the pharmaceutical lifecycle.
- Covers
- Expired medications
- Recalled drugs
- Contaminated pharmaceutical products
- Unused clinical trial drugs
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing by-products
- Cytotoxic waste
- Controlled substance waste
- Examples
- Hospital pharmaceutical waste
- pharmaceutical manufacturing plant waste
- pharmacy returns
- household drug take-back waste
- veterinary pharmaceutical waste
Codes often confused with 3006.92
Common mistake. Waste pharmaceuticals are often confused with general medical waste (3825) or other hazardous waste (3825) if their specific pharmaceutical origin and chemical composition are not accurately identified, leading to incorrect disposal protocols.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 300692, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300692 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bulgaria, with 31% 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 United States $7.8M 46% of world exports
- 2 Canada $5.6M 33% of world exports
- 3 Spain $1.4M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $17M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bulgaria $7.2M 31% of world imports
- 2 United States $5.3M 23% of world imports
- 3 Georgia $2.9M 12% of world imports
World total: $23M 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 3006.92
Brazil does not split HS 3006.92: its NCM code is 3006.92.00.
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 3006.92
What is HS code 300692?
HS code 300692 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Pharmaceutical goods; waste pharmaceuticals. This HS code covers the highly specialized and regulated trade of waste pharmaceuticals. This category includes expired, recalled, or otherwise unusable medicinal products, which pose significant environmental and health risks if not managed properly. The trade primarily involves specialized waste management companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and healthcare facilities. Exporters are typically countries with robust pharmaceutical industries or advanced waste disposal infrastructure, while importers are often specialized treatment facilities capable of safely neutralizing or incinerating these hazardous materials. Key aspects include strict adherence to international waste regulations (e.g., Basel Convention), secure transportation, and environmentally sound disposal methods. The challenges involve tracking, segregation, and ensuring compliance across borders, making it a complex but essential part of the pharmaceutical lifecycle.
What products fall under HS code 300692?
Expired medications, recalled drugs, contaminated pharmaceutical products, unused clinical trial drugs, pharmaceutical manufacturing by-products, cytotoxic waste, controlled substance waste
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300692?
Waste pharmaceuticals are often confused with general medical waste (3825) or other hazardous waste (3825) if their specific pharmaceutical origin and chemical composition are not accurately identified, leading to incorrect disposal protocols.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300692?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300692 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.8M, 46% of world exports), Canada ($5.6M) and Spain ($1.4M). World exports came to about $17M, 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 300692?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300692 in UN Comtrade data were Bulgaria ($7.2M, 31% of world imports), the United States ($5.3M) and Georgia ($2.9M). World imports came to about $23M, 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 300692 structured?
HS code 300692 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 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300692?
In Brazil, HS code 300692 is NCM 3006.92.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.