Product classification

HS code for Blood fractions: 3002.12

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

Classification of blood fractions under HS 3002.12

Blood fractions are classified under HS code 3002.12. This code is situated within Chapter 30, which encompasses pharmaceutical products. Heading 3002 is broad, covering human blood, animal blood prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic uses, as well as antisera, other blood fractions, and immunological products. The 2022 HS nomenclature update refined the subheadings under 3002.1 to better distinguish between antisera, blood fractions, and immunological products. Subheading 3002.12 specifically targets antisera and other blood fractions. These products are derived from the processing of whole blood to isolate specific components such as proteins, rather than being the whole blood itself. The classification depends on the biological origin and the degree of processing. If the product is a modified immunological product, it might fall under 3002.13, 3002.14, or 3002.15, but standard fractions like albumin or globulins remain under 3002.12. This classification is vital for regulatory compliance, as products in Chapter 30 are often subject to stringent health and safety inspections by national medical authorities. The distinction between a "fraction" and a "medicament" is also key; while fractions are used in medicine, they are classified here as basic biological products rather than finished dosage forms found in 3004.

Covers
  • Human albumin
  • Gamma globulin
  • Fibrinogen
  • Plasma proteins
  • Hemoglobin
  • Blood fractions of animal origin
  • Antisera (specific and non-specific)
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. Blood fractions are often confused with HS code 3002.15, which covers immunological products put up in measured doses or for retail sale. If the fraction is specifically an immunological product (like a monoclonal antibody) and is packaged for final use, 3002.15 is more appropriate. Another common misclassification is 3822.19, which covers diagnostic reagents. While blood fractions can be used in diagnostics, if they are pure blood components, 3002.12 takes precedence over the general reagent category in Chapter 38.

3002.15Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale3822.19Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits; n.e.c.in item 3822.1

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

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300212 (the code used for blood fractions) 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 blood fractions.

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 blood fractions

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 blood fractions

What is the HS code for Blood fractions?

The HS code for Blood fractions 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 is 3002.12.

How do I classify Blood fractions for customs?

Blood fractions 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.

Are vaccines classified under the same HS code as blood fractions?

No, vaccines for human medicine are classified under HS code 3002.41, while vaccines for veterinary medicine are under 3002.42.

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

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300212 (the code used for blood fractions) 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 blood fractions (HS 300212)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 300212 (the code used for blood fractions) 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 Blood fractions the same in all countries?

The base HS code 300212 for Blood fractions 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 blood fractions in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 300212 into 19 NCM codes, so the right one for blood fractions 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.