Product classification
HS code for Growth hormone: 2937.11
Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues.
Classification of growth hormone under HS 2937.11
Growth hormone, specifically somatotropin and its derivatives, is classified under HS code 293711. This code falls within Chapter 29, which covers organic chemicals. The classification is determined by the chemical structure and biological function of the substance as a polypeptide hormone. Somatotropin is a protein hormone produced by the pituitary gland, and its synthetic or recombinant versions used in medical treatments are classified here when they are in their pure chemical form or as a bulk substance. The Harmonized System distinguishes between hormones based on their chemical nature (polypeptide, steroidal, or catecholamine), and 293711 is reserved for somatotropin, its derivatives, and structural analogues. This classification applies regardless of whether the hormone is intended for human or veterinary use, provided it meets the criteria of being a separate chemically defined compound. The classification is vital for regulatory compliance, as these substances are often subject to strict import controls and health certifications due to their potent biological activity.
- Covers
- Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH)
- Somatropin
- Somatrem
- Bovine somatotropin (bST)
- Growth hormone derivatives for laboratory use
- Also under 2937.11
- Genotropin (Pfizer)
- Norditropin (Novo Nordisk)
- Humatrope (Eli Lilly)
- Saizen (Merck KGaA)
- Omnitrope (Sandoz)
Codes often confused with 2937.11
Common mistake. Growth hormone is often misclassified under heading 3004, which covers medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or for retail sale. If the growth hormone is in bulk form and not yet prepared for retail sale, it must stay in 293711. It is also sometimes confused with other polypeptide hormones under 293712 (Insulin) or 293719 (Other polypeptide hormones).
Top exporters and importers of HS 293711 (the code used for growth hormone), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 293711 (the code used for growth hormone) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 52% 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 293711, not only growth hormone.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $286M 53% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $117M 22% of world exports
- 3 United States $99M 18% of world exports
World total: $536M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $234M 52% of world imports
- 2 Denmark $100M 22% of world imports
- 3 Germany $69M 15% of world imports
World total: $452M 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 growth hormone
Brazil classifies growth hormone under NCM 2937.11.00: HS 2937.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about growth hormone
What is the HS code for Growth hormone?
The HS code for Growth hormone is 293711 (Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues). The HS code for growth hormone (somatotropin) in its pure or bulk form is 293711.
How do I classify Growth hormone for customs?
Growth hormone is classified under HS code 293711 — Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change if the hormone is for retail sale?
Yes, if the growth hormone is prepared in measured doses or packaged for retail sale as a medicine, it is typically classified under HS code 300439 rather than 293711.
Which countries are the top exporters of growth hormone (HS 293711)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 293711 (the code used for growth hormone) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($286M, 53% of world exports), Switzerland ($117M) and the United States ($99M). World exports came to about $536M, 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 growth hormone (HS 293711)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 293711 (the code used for growth hormone) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($234M, 52% of world imports), Denmark ($100M) and Germany ($69M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Growth hormone the same in all countries?
The base HS code 293711 for Growth hormone 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 growth hormone in Brazil?
In Brazil, growth hormone (HS 293711) is classified under NCM 2937.11.00.