HS Code for First aid kits

First aid kits are classified under HS code 3006.50. This classification is governed by Chapter 30, which pertains to pharmaceutical products. Specifically, Heading 3006 covers "Pharmaceutical goods specified in Note 4 to this Chapter." Note 4(g) explicitly lists "First-aid boxes and kits" as being included under this heading. This classification is unique because it allows a collection of various items—such as bandages, antiseptics, scissors, and tape—to be classified under a single code rather than being declared individually. To qualify for this classification, the kit must be a set of items intended for the first-aid treatment of injuries and must be put up in a container (box, pouch, or kit) suitable for that purpose. The primary character of the kit is medical and pharmaceutical, which is why it resides in Chapter 30 rather than under the headings for the individual components like textiles (Chapter 30 or 52) or instruments (Chapter 90). The kit must contain at least some pharmaceutical or medical items to qualify; a box containing only plastic bandages might still qualify, but a box of purely mechanical tools would not.

Products Included

• Emergency first aid kits for vehicles
• Workplace first aid boxes
• Travel medical kits
• Home first aid pouches
• Sports injury first aid kits

Common Misclassification

Individual components are often misclassified. For example, adhesive bandages are 3005.10 and scissors are 8213.00. When sold separately, they use those codes. However, when combined into a kit for first aid, they must use 3006.50. Another error is using 9018 (medical instruments) if the kit contains many tools, but 3006.50 takes precedence for first aid sets.

FAQ

What is the HS code for First aid kits?

The HS code for first-aid boxes and kits is 3006.50.

Can a kit be classified here if it contains no medicine?

Yes, as long as it is a set of items (like bandages and dressings) put up for first-aid use in a container, it qualifies under 3006.50.