HS Code for Animal extracts for therapy

Animal extracts intended for therapeutic or prophylactic uses are classified under HS code 300190. This classification is part of Chapter 30, which covers pharmaceutical products. Heading 3001 is specifically designed for glands and other organs for organo-therapeutic uses, extracts of glands or their secretions, and other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses. Subheading 300190 serves as the residual category for substances not specifically named elsewhere in the heading. The classification logic is based on the biological origin and the preparation for medical use. To fall under 300190, the substance must have undergone processing—such as extraction, purification, or concentration—that renders it suitable for preventing or treating diseases. These substances must be more than simple animal products; they must possess specific therapeutic properties. The General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) require that products be classified in the heading providing the most specific description. If an animal substance is not prepared for therapy, it may fall under Chapter 05. However, once refined for medical application, Chapter 30 takes precedence. Furthermore, the substances must not be put up in measured doses or in forms for retail sale, as that would potentially move the classification to heading 3004.

Products Included

• Bile extracts
• Bone marrow extracts
• Snake venom for medical use
• Organo-therapeutic extracts
• Animal-derived proteins for therapy

Common Misclassification

These extracts are often confused with HS code 3002, which covers antisera, blood fractions, and immunological products. While both are biological, 300190 is for organ/gland extracts, whereas 3002 is for blood-based or immune-system products. They may also be confused with crude animal products in 051000.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Animal extracts for therapy?

The HS code for animal extracts prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses is 300190.

Can animal extracts for research be classified here?

If the extracts are prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes, they fall under 300190; however, if they are crude or for general laboratory use, they may fall under 051199.