Product classification
HS code for Animal extracts for therapy: 3001.90
Glands and other organs, heparin and its salts, other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, n.e.c. in heading 3001.
Classification of animal extracts for therapy under HS 3001.90
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.
- Covers
- Bile extracts
- Bone marrow extracts
- Snake venom for medical use
- Organo-therapeutic extracts
- Animal-derived proteins for therapy
- Also under 3001.90
- Heparin (e.g., Lovenox, Fragmin - active ingredient)
- Bovine collagen for medical use
- Porcine heparin
- Human albumin (as a raw material, not finished product)
- Animal-derived enzymes for industrial use (if therapeutic)
Codes often confused with 3001.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300190 (the code used for animal extracts for therapy), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300190 (the code used for animal extracts for therapy) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 300190, not only animal extracts for therapy.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $587M 20% of world exports
- 2 United States $579M 19% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $338M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $455M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $354M 12% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $235M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 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 codes for animal extracts for therapy
Brazil splits HS 3001.90 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3001.90.10Heparin and its salts
- 3001.90.20Bovine or swine pericardium pieces
- 3001.90.31Dried liver, whether or not powdered
- 3001.90.39Other dried glands and organs
- 3001.90.90Other human/animal therapy or prophylaxis products
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about animal extracts for therapy
What is the HS code for Animal extracts for therapy?
The HS code for Animal extracts for therapy is 300190 (Glands and other organs; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, n.e.c. in heading 3001). The HS code for animal extracts prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses is 300190.
How do I classify Animal extracts for therapy for customs?
Animal extracts for therapy is classified under HS code 300190 — Glands and other organs; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, n.e.c. in heading 3001. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of animal extracts for therapy (HS 300190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300190 (the code used for animal extracts for therapy) in UN Comtrade data were China ($587M, 20% of world exports), the United States ($579M) and Singapore ($338M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 animal extracts for therapy (HS 300190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300190 (the code used for animal extracts for therapy) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($455M, 16% of world imports), France ($354M) and Singapore ($235M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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.
Is the HS code for Animal extracts for therapy the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300190 for Animal extracts for therapy is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for animal extracts for therapy in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 300190 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for animal extracts for therapy depends on the product's details: 3001.90.10 (Heparin and its salts), 3001.90.20 (Bovine or swine pericardium pieces), 3001.90.31 (Dried liver, whether or not powdered), 3001.90.39 (Other dried glands and organs), 3001.90.90 (Other human/animal therapy or prophylaxis products).