Product classification
HS code for First aid boxes: 3006.50
Pharmaceutical goods, first aid boxes and kits.
Classification of first aid boxes under HS 3006.50
First aid boxes and kits are classified under HS code 3006.50. This classification is governed by Note 4 to Chapter 30, which specifies that heading 3006 applies to certain pharmaceutical goods, including first-aid boxes and kits. For a product to fall under this code, it must be a collection of medical supplies (such as bandages, antiseptics, and adhesive tapes) put up in a container for retail sale specifically for emergency first-aid use. The classification is based on the 'set' principle, where the kit is treated as a single entity because the components are intended to be used together for a medical purpose. This code is essential for customs as it bypasses the need to classify every individual component (like plastic boxes or cotton wool) separately, provided they are part of a legitimate first-aid assembly.
- Covers
- Workplace emergency first aid kits
- Travel-sized medical first aid boxes
- Vehicle first aid kits containing bandages and dressings
- Home safety medical kits put up for retail sale
- Also under 3006.50
- Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit
- Red Cross Deluxe First Aid Kit
- Adventure Medical Kits
- St John Ambulance First Aid Kits
- Honeywell North First Aid Kits
Codes often confused with 3006.50
Common mistake. First aid kits are often misclassified under 3005.90, which covers individual dressings and bandages. While these items are inside the kit, the kit as a whole belongs in 3006.50. Another error involves 9018, which covers medical and surgical instruments. If a kit contains primarily surgical tools rather than basic dressings, it might be moved to Chapter 90. Furthermore, an empty plastic box intended for medical supplies is classified under 3923.10 (plastic containers) and only moves to 3006.50 once it contains the required medical components.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300650 (the code used for first aid boxes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300650 (the code used for first aid boxes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 300650, not only first aid boxes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $234M 52% of world exports
- 2 Germany $38M 8.4% of world exports
- 3 United States $33M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $452M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $53M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $42M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $34M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $376M 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 code for first aid boxes
Brazil classifies first aid boxes under NCM 3006.50.00: HS 3006.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about first aid boxes
What is the HS code for First aid boxes?
The HS code for First aid boxes is 300650 (Pharmaceutical goods; first aid boxes and kits). The HS code for first aid boxes and kits containing medical supplies is 3006.50.
How do I classify First aid boxes for customs?
First aid boxes is classified under HS code 300650 — Pharmaceutical goods; first aid boxes and kits. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can I use this code for an empty medical box?
No, an empty box is classified by its material (e.g., 3923 for plastic). HS code 3006.50 only applies to boxes that contain first-aid supplies.
Which countries are the top exporters of first aid boxes (HS 300650)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300650 (the code used for first aid boxes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($234M, 52% of world exports), Germany ($38M) and the United States ($33M). World exports came to about $452M, 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 first aid boxes (HS 300650)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300650 (the code used for first aid boxes) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($53M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($42M) and France ($34M). World imports came to about $376M, 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 First aid boxes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300650 for First aid boxes 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 first aid boxes in Brazil?
In Brazil, first aid boxes (HS 300650) is classified under NCM 3006.50.00.