Product classification

HS code for Bone cement: 3006.40

Pharmaceutical goods, dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements.

Classification of bone cement under HS 3006.40

Bone cement is classified under HS code 3006.40. This code is designated for pharmaceutical goods, specifically dental cements and other dental fillings, as well as bone reconstruction cements. Bone cement, often composed of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), is a medical-grade material used to anchor artificial joints or repair bone fractures. The classification is based on its clinical application in surgery and its chemical formulation, which allows it to harden in situ to provide structural support. Chapter 30 covers pharmaceutical products, and heading 30.06 specifically addresses specialized chemical-medical preparations. Even though bone cement may have adhesive properties, its use as a surgical implant material and its requirement for sterile, medical-grade production move it away from general adhesives and into the pharmaceutical category.

Covers
  • PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate) bone cement
  • Antibiotic-loaded bone cement
  • Orthopedic cements for joint replacement
  • Dental cements and fillings
  • Resin-based bone reconstruction materials
Also under 3006.40
  • Fuji IX GP (glass ionomer)
  • IRM Intermediate Restorative Material (ZOE)
  • Filtek Supreme Ultra (composite)
  • Palacos Bone Cement
  • CMW Bone Cement

Codes often confused with 3006.40

Common mistake. Bone cement is sometimes misclassified under HS code 3214.10, which covers painters' fillings and non-refractory surfacing preparations; however, 3214.10 is for construction and industrial use, not medical. It is also occasionally confused with 35.06, which covers prepared glues and other prepared adhesives. Because bone cement is used for internal human reconstruction, the pharmaceutical heading 30.06 is the legally correct classification over general-purpose adhesives.

3214.10Mastics; painters' fillings

Top exporters and importers of HS 300640 (the code used for bone cement), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300640 (the code used for bone cement) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 300640, not only bone cement.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $1.0B
  2. 2 United States $405M
  3. 3 Switzerland $321M

World total: $3.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $500M
  2. 2 Germany $465M
  3. 3 Netherlands $244M

World total: $3.5B 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 bone cement

Brazil splits HS 3006.40 into 3 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 bone cement

What is the HS code for Bone cement?

The HS code for Bone cement is 300640 (Pharmaceutical goods; dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements). The HS code for bone reconstruction cement and dental cement is 3006.40.

How do I classify Bone cement for customs?

Bone cement is classified under HS code 300640 — Pharmaceutical goods; dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is dental filling material classified under the same code?

Yes, HS code 3006.40 specifically includes both dental cements and other dental fillings alongside bone reconstruction cements.

Which countries are the top exporters of bone cement (HS 300640)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300640 (the code used for bone cement) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.0B, 29% of world exports), the United States ($405M) and Switzerland ($321M). World exports came to about $3.4B, 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 bone cement (HS 300640)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 300640 (the code used for bone cement) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($500M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($465M) and the Netherlands ($244M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 Bone cement the same in all countries?

The base HS code 300640 for Bone cement 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 bone cement in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 300640 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for bone cement depends on the product's details: 3006.40.11 (Dental cements), 3006.40.12 (Other dental filling materials), 3006.40.20 (Bone reconstruction cements).