HS Code for Glandular extracts
Glandular extracts are classified under HS code 3001.20. This heading is part of Chapter 30, which covers pharmaceutical products. Specifically, heading 3001 applies to glands and other organs for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, whether or not powdered; extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions for organo-therapeutic uses; and other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses. Subheading 3001.20 is dedicated to the extracts themselves. These products are biological substances derived from animal organs (such as the pancreas, liver, or thyroid) and are used as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or in the formulation of supplements. The classification is based on the biological origin and the intended therapeutic application. It is important to note that these extracts must not be put up in measured doses or in forms for retail sale as medicaments, as that would shift the classification to heading 3004.
Products Included
- Biliary extracts (bile salts)
- Liver extracts for therapeutic use
- Thyroid extracts
- Pituitary extracts
- Adrenal cortex extracts
- Secretions of glands for medicinal purposes
Common Misclassification
Glandular extracts are often confused with HS code 3002, which covers human blood, animal blood prepared for therapeutic uses, and antisera/vaccines. While both are biological, 3001 is specific to organs and glands. Another common error is classification under HS code 3507 (enzymes). While many glandular extracts contain enzymes (like pancreatin), if the product is a crude extract of the gland intended for organo-therapy, 3001.20 takes precedence over the general enzyme heading.
FAQ
What is the HS code for glandular extracts?
The specific HS code for extracts of glands or other organs for therapeutic use is 3001.20.
Are these extracts classified as finished medicines?
No, extracts under 3001.20 are generally bulk substances. If the extract is processed into tablets or capsules for retail sale, it should be classified under HS code 3004.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Glandular extracts?
The HS code for Glandular extracts is 300120 (Glands and other organs; extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions, for organo-therapeutic uses).
How do I classify Glandular extracts for customs?
Glandular extracts is classified under HS code 300120 — Glands and other organs; extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions, for organo-therapeutic uses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Glandular extracts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300120 for Glandular extracts is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.