HS Code for Hemostatic agents

Hemostatic agents are classified under HS code 3006.10. This code is specifically reserved for sterile pharmaceutical goods, including sterile surgical catgut and similar sterile suture materials, as well as sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure. Most importantly for this classification, it covers absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics. The classification depends on the product being "sterile" and intended for specific medical or dental use to stop bleeding (hemostasis). These products are often made from materials like oxidized regenerated cellulose, gelatin, or collagen, which are designed to be left in the body and absorbed over time. The classification under 3006.10 is driven by Note 4 to Chapter 30, which specifies that this heading includes sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics. This distinguishes them from standard bandages or medicaments. The primary function of these agents is the physical or chemical acceleration of the clotting process in a surgical or emergency environment, and their sterile nature is a prerequisite for this specific HS code.

Products Included

• Absorbable gelatin sponges
• Oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) pads
• Microfibrillar collagen hemostats
• Sterile thrombin-based hemostatic kits
• Sterile bone wax for surgical use
• Chitosan-based sterile hemostatic dressings

Common Misclassification

Hemostatic agents are often misclassified under HS code 3005.90, which covers wadding, gauze, and bandages. The distinction lies in the absorbability and the specific surgical application. While a standard bandage (3005) is used externally and is not necessarily designed to be absorbed by the body, the items in 3006.10 are specifically "absorbable" and intended for internal surgical use. Additionally, non-sterile hemostatic preparations might be misclassified here, but they should actually be classified under 3004 if they contain medicaments or 3824 if they are chemical mixtures not elsewhere specified.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Hemostatic agents?

The HS code for sterile, absorbable hemostatic agents is 3006.10.

Does this code include liquid hemostatic sprays?

If the liquid spray is a sterile tissue adhesive or a sterile absorbable hemostatic agent intended for surgical use, it typically falls under 3006.10. Non-sterile versions or those used for topical skin care may fall under different headings.