Product classification
HS code for First aid kits: 3006.50
Pharmaceutical goods, first aid boxes and kits.
Classification of first aid kits under HS 3006.50
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.
- Covers
- Emergency first aid kits for vehicles
- Workplace first aid boxes
- Travel medical kits
- Home first aid pouches
- Sports injury first aid kits
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300650 (the code used for first aid kits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300650 (the code used for first aid kits) 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 kits.
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 kits
Brazil classifies first aid kits 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 kits
What is the HS code for First aid kits?
The HS code for First aid kits is 300650 (Pharmaceutical goods; first aid boxes and kits). The HS code for first-aid boxes and kits is 3006.50.
How do I classify First aid kits for customs?
First aid kits is classified under HS code 300650 — Pharmaceutical goods; first aid boxes and kits. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of first aid kits (HS 300650)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300650 (the code used for first aid kits) 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 kits (HS 300650)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300650 (the code used for first aid kits) 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 kits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300650 for First aid kits 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 kits in Brazil?
In Brazil, first aid kits (HS 300650) is classified under NCM 3006.50.00.