Product classification

HS code for Antisera: 3002.12

Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products, antisera and other blood fractions.

Classification of antisera under HS 3002.12

HS code 300212 specifically covers antisera and other blood fractions, which are vital immunological products derived from human or animal blood. Antisera are preparations containing antibodies that provide passive immunity, meaning they supply pre-formed antibodies to an individual, offering immediate but temporary protection against specific pathogens or toxins. This classification highlights their biological origin and their precise medical application in therapy or prophylaxis. These products are distinct from vaccines, which stimulate the body's own immune response. The "other blood fractions" component includes various protein components separated from blood plasma.

Covers
  • Human tetanus antitoxin
  • Equine diphtheria antitoxin
  • Snake venom antivenom
  • Human immunoglobulin preparations for intravenous use
  • Animal-derived antisera used in diagnostic kits
  • Specific antibody fractions isolated from human or animal plasma
Also under 3002.12
  • Human Albumin (e.g., Albuminar, Flexbumin - bulk form)
  • IVIG (Intravenous Immunoglobulin - bulk form)
  • Anti-Rh(D) immunoglobulin (e.g., RhoGAM - active ingredient)
  • Equine tetanus antitoxin
  • Snake antivenom (e.g., CroFab)

Codes often confused with 3002.12

Common mistake. Misclassification can occur with other codes within Chapter 30. HS code 300211 covers antisera and other blood fractions that are dried, whereas 300212 typically applies to non-dried forms, such as liquid preparations. HS code 300219 is a residual category for other blood fractions and immunological products not specifically mentioned elsewhere, which might be confused if the product is not clearly an antiserum. Vaccines, classified under 300220, are often confused with antisera due to their immunological nature, but vaccines induce active immunity, while antisera provide passive immunity. Toxins and cultures of micro-organisms, under 300230, are the targets of antisera, not the antisera themselves.

Top exporters and importers of HS 300212 (the code used for antisera), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300212 (the code used for antisera) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% 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 300212, not only antisera.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $11.4B
  2. 2 Germany $10.6B
  3. 3 Austria $5.5B

World total: $46.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $7.5B
  2. 2 United States $5.6B
  3. 3 Austria $4.2B

World total: $42.2B 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 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 antisera

Brazil splits HS 3002.12 into 19 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about antisera

What is the HS code for Antisera?

The HS code for Antisera is 300212 (Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; antisera and other blood fractions). The HS code for antisera and other blood fractions, specifically in non-dried forms, is 300212.

How do I classify Antisera for customs?

Antisera is classified under HS code 300212 — Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; antisera and other blood fractions. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the primary function of antisera classified under HS code 300212?

Antisera classified under HS code 300212 provide passive immunity by supplying pre-formed antibodies. This offers immediate, temporary protection against specific pathogens, toxins, or venoms for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes.

Which countries are the top exporters of antisera (HS 300212)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300212 (the code used for antisera) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($11.4B, 25% of world exports), Germany ($10.6B) and Austria ($5.5B). World exports came to about $46.0B, 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 antisera (HS 300212)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 300212 (the code used for antisera) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($7.5B, 18% of world imports), the United States ($5.6B) and Austria ($4.2B). World imports came to about $42.2B, 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.

Is the HS code for Antisera the same in all countries?

The base HS code 300212 for Antisera 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 antisera in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 300212 into 19 NCM codes, so the right one for antisera depends on the product's details: 3002.12.11 (Antiophidic and other antivenom antisera), 3002.12.12 (Antitetanus antiserum), 3002.12.13 (Anticatarrhal antiserum), 3002.12.14 (Antipyogenic antiserum), 3002.12.15 (Antidiphtheria antiserum), 3002.12.16 (Polyvalent antisera), and more.