Product classification
HS code for Animal toxins: 3002.42
Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products, for veterinary medicine.
Classification of animal toxins under HS 3002.42
Animal toxins are classified under HS code 3002.42, which specifically covers toxins, cultures of micro-organisms, and similar products intended for veterinary or medical use. These substances are biological in nature, produced by animals such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions. The classification within Chapter 30 is determined by the therapeutic or prophylactic nature of the substances, or their use in the production of such products. Even when these toxins are imported for research or laboratory purposes rather than direct clinical application, they remain within this heading because of their biological origin and potential medical utility. The classification distinguishes these from simple chemical compounds or inorganic poisons. The Harmonized System places these under the broader category of pharmaceutical products because they are often the precursors to antivenoms, vaccines, or specialized medications. The specific subheading 3002.42 is reserved for products used in veterinary medicine, though the chemical nature of the toxin itself is the primary driver for the 3002 heading.
- Covers
- Snake venom (lyophilized or liquid)
- Bee venom for desensitization therapy
- Scorpion toxins for research
- Spider toxins for pharmaceutical development
- Purified animal-derived toxins for laboratory use
- Toxins used in the manufacture of veterinary vaccines
- Also under 3002.42
- Nobivac (various canine/feline vaccines)
- Feline PureVax (various feline vaccines)
- Bovilis (various bovine vaccines)
- Equilis (various equine vaccines)
- Ingelvac (various swine vaccines)
- Poulvac (various poultry vaccines)
Codes often confused with 3002.42
Common mistake. Animal toxins are frequently misclassified under HS code 3002.41, which is reserved for human vaccines, or 3002.49, which covers other vaccines and toxins not specified for veterinary use. Additionally, if the toxin is highly processed into a specific medicament, it might be incorrectly placed in 3004. Another common error is using 3001, which covers glands and other organs for organotherapeutic uses, but toxins are secretions or extracts rather than the organs themselves.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300242 (the code used for animal toxins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300242 (the code used for animal toxins) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 5.4% 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 300242, not only animal toxins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $1.4B 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $771M 13% of world exports
- 3 Spain $666M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $320M 5.4% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $291M 4.9% of world imports
- 3 France $245M 4.1% of world imports
World total: $6.0B 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 toxins
Brazil splits HS 3002.42 into 9 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3002.42.10Veterinary rabies vaccines
- 3002.42.20Veterinary coccidiosis vaccines
- 3002.42.30Veterinary keratoconjunctivitis vaccines
- 3002.42.40Veterinary distemper vaccines
- 3002.42.50Veterinary leptospirosis vaccines
- 3002.42.60Foot-and-mouth disease vaccines
- 3002.42.70Poultry vaccines (Newcastle, Gumboro, etc.)
- 3002.42.80Combined poultry vaccines (Newcastle, etc.)
- 3002.42.90Other veterinary vaccines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about animal toxins
What is the HS code for Animal toxins?
The HS code for Animal toxins is 300242 (Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine). The HS code for animal toxins intended for veterinary medicine or similar biological applications is 3002.42.
How do I classify Animal toxins for customs?
Animal toxins is classified under HS code 300242 — Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are synthetic toxins classified under this code?
No, synthetic toxins that are chemically defined are generally classified in Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals), specifically under 2933 or 2934, depending on their molecular structure.
Which countries are the top exporters of animal toxins (HS 300242)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300242 (the code used for animal toxins) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.4B, 25% of world exports), the United States ($771M) and Spain ($666M). World exports came to about $5.8B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of animal toxins (HS 300242)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300242 (the code used for animal toxins) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($320M, 5.4% of world imports), Brazil ($291M) and France ($245M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Animal toxins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300242 for Animal toxins 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 toxins in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 300242 into 9 NCM codes, so the right one for animal toxins depends on the product's details: 3002.42.10 (Veterinary rabies vaccines), 3002.42.20 (Veterinary coccidiosis vaccines), 3002.42.30 (Veterinary keratoconjunctivitis vaccines), 3002.42.40 (Veterinary distemper vaccines), 3002.42.50 (Veterinary leptospirosis vaccines), 3002.42.60 (Foot-and-mouth disease vaccines), and more.