Product classification
HS code for Contraceptive pills: 3006.60
Pharmaceutical goods, chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides.
Classification of contraceptive pills under HS 3006.60
Contraceptive pills are classified under HS code 300660. This classification is governed by the specific provisions of Chapter 30, which covers pharmaceutical products. While most medicaments intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use are classified under heading 3004, the Harmonized System provides heading 3006 for "special pharmaceutical goods." According to Note 4 to Chapter 30, heading 3006 applies only to specific items, including chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937, or on spermicides. Because contraceptive pills are chemical preparations designed to prevent conception rather than treat a disease, they are excluded from 3004 and must be placed in 300660. This classification applies regardless of whether the pills are packaged for retail sale or in bulk, provided they are in the form of chemical preparations ready for use as contraceptives.
- Covers
- Combined oral contraceptive pills (estrogen and progestogen)
- Progestogen-only pills (mini-pills)
- Emergency contraceptive pills (morning-after pills)
- Hormonal birth control tablets
- Chemical contraceptive preparations in tablet or pill form
- Also under 3006.60
- Yaz
- Depo-Provera
- NuvaRing
- Ortho Evra
- Gynol II
Codes often confused with 3006.60
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 300439, which covers other medicaments containing hormones but not put up in measured doses for contraceptive use. Importers often mistake contraceptives for general hormonal treatments. Additionally, bulk hormones used to manufacture these pills are classified in heading 2937, but once they are formulated into a contraceptive preparation, they must move to 300660.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300660 (the code used for contraceptive pills), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300660 (the code used for contraceptive pills) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 53% 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 300660, not only contraceptive pills.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $1.3B 35% of world exports
- 2 Germany $696M 19% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $373M 10% of world exports
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.2B 53% of world imports
- 2 China $247M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$159M 3.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $4.2B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for contraceptive pills
Brazil classifies contraceptive pills under NCM 3006.60.00: HS 3006.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about contraceptive pills
What is the HS code for Contraceptive pills?
The HS code for Contraceptive pills is 300660 (Pharmaceutical goods; chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides). The specific HS code for chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides is 300660.
How do I classify Contraceptive pills for customs?
Contraceptive pills is classified under HS code 300660 — Pharmaceutical goods; chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are intrauterine devices (IUDs) classified here?
No, mechanical or physical contraceptives like IUDs are generally classified under HS code 901890 as medical instruments, as they are not chemical preparations.
Which countries are the top exporters of contraceptive pills (HS 300660)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300660 (the code used for contraceptive pills) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.3B, 35% of world exports), Germany ($696M) and Hungary ($373M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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 contraceptive pills (HS 300660)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300660 (the code used for contraceptive pills) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.2B, 53% of world imports), China ($247M) and Russia (about $159M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 Contraceptive pills the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300660 for Contraceptive pills 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 contraceptive pills in Brazil?
In Brazil, contraceptive pills (HS 300660) is classified under NCM 3006.60.00.