Product classification

HS code for Human vaccines: 3002.41

Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products, for human medicine.

Classification of human vaccines under HS 3002.41

Human vaccines are classified under HS code 3002.41. This classification was refined in the 2022 Harmonized System update to provide better visibility for vaccines used in human medicine. Previously, vaccines were often grouped under broader categories, but the current structure places them within the 3002 heading, which covers blood, antisera, and other immunological products. The classification 3002.41 specifically includes vaccines for human use, whether they are viral, bacterial, or based on newer technologies like mRNA. The logic for this classification is based on the therapeutic and prophylactic nature of the product. By isolating human vaccines into their own subheading, international organizations and customs authorities can more effectively track the global distribution of essential medicines and apply relevant exemptions or expedited clearance procedures.

Covers
  • Viral vaccines for human use (e.g., Influenza, COVID-19)
  • Bacterial vaccines (e.g., Tetanus, Cholera)
  • MRNA and DNA-based vaccines
  • Toxoids and cultures of micro-organisms for human medicine
  • Attenuated or inactivated vaccines
  • Combined vaccines (e.g., MMR)
Also under 3002.41
  • Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
  • AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Gardasil (HPV vaccine)
  • Fluzone (influenza vaccine)
  • MMR-II (measles, mumps, rubella vaccine)

Codes often confused with 3002.41

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 3002.42, which is reserved for vaccines used in veterinary medicine. While the biological technology may be similar, the intended recipient (human vs. animal) dictates the code. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 3004, which covers medicaments for therapeutic or prophylactic use that are put up in measured doses. However, vaccines are specifically excluded from 3004 and must be declared under 3002.

3002.42Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine30.04Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale30.02Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions, immunological products, modified or obtained by biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) etc

Top exporters and importers of HS 300241 (the code used for human vaccines), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300241 (the code used for human vaccines) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 300241, not only human vaccines.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Belgium $14.1B
  2. 2 Ireland $6.8B
  3. 3 United States $5.2B

World total: $42.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $9.5B
  2. 2 Belgium $4.4B
  3. 3 Germany $2.8B

World total: $41.2B 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 codes for human vaccines

Brazil splits HS 3002.41 into 18 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about human vaccines

What is the HS code for Human vaccines?

The HS code for Human vaccines is 300241 (Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for human medicine). The specific HS code for vaccines used in human medicine is 3002.41.

How do I classify Human vaccines for customs?

Human vaccines is classified under HS code 300241 — Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for human medicine. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include COVID-19 vaccines?

Yes, all COVID-19 vaccines intended for human use are classified under HS code 3002.41.

Which countries are the top exporters of human vaccines (HS 300241)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300241 (the code used for human vaccines) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($14.1B, 33% of world exports), Ireland ($6.8B) and the United States ($5.2B). World exports came to about $42.5B, 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 human vaccines (HS 300241)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 300241 (the code used for human vaccines) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($9.5B, 23% of world imports), Belgium ($4.4B) and Germany ($2.8B). World imports came to about $41.2B, 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 Human vaccines the same in all countries?

The base HS code 300241 for Human vaccines 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 human vaccines in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 300241 into 18 NCM codes, so the right one for human vaccines depends on the product's details: 3002.41.11 (Influenza vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.12 (Polio vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.13 (Hepatitis B vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.14 (Measles vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.15 (Meningitis vaccines, in bulk), 3002.41.16 (MMR triple vaccines, in bulk), and more.