Product classification
HS code for Ileostomy bags: 3006.91
Pharmaceutical goods, appliances identifiable for ostomy use.
Classification of ileostomy bags under HS 3006.91
Ileostomy bags are classified under HS code 3006.91, which is a specific provision within the pharmaceutical products chapter for appliances identifiable for ostomy use. This classification is primarily governed by Note 4 to Chapter 30, which provides an exhaustive list of goods to be included in heading 3006 regardless of their material composition. Even though these bags are typically manufactured from plastic materials, they are excluded from Chapter 39 (Plastics) because of their specialized medical application. The Harmonized System prioritizes the medical function of ostomy appliances over their material constituent. This ensures that all ostomy-related products, including colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy bags, are treated uniformly for customs purposes. The classification 3006.91 covers the collection pouch itself as well as the skin barrier or wafer that secures the pouch to the body, provided they are identifiable as being for ostomy use.
- Covers
- Disposable ileostomy pouches
- Drainable ostomy bags
- Two-piece ostomy systems (bags and wafers)
- Urostomy collection bags
- Colostomy bags and liners
- Also under 3006.91
- Coloplast SenSura Mio
- Hollister CeraPlus
- Convatec Esteem+
- B. Braun Flexima
- Salts Healthcare Confidence
Codes often confused with 3006.91
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 3926.90, which covers other articles of plastics. This occurs because the bags are made of plastic film; however, Note 1(g) to Chapter 39 specifically excludes goods of heading 3006. Another confusion arises with HS code 9018.90, which covers general medical instruments and appliances. While ostomy bags are medical in nature, the specific mention of ostomy appliances in 3006.91 takes precedence over the general medical heading of 9018.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300691 (the code used for ileostomy bags), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300691 (the code used for ileostomy bags) in UN Comtrade data was Hungary, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 20% 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 300691, not only ileostomy bags.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Hungary $579M 22% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $473M 18% of world exports
- 3 Dominican Republic $247M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $485M 20% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $277M 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $193M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 ileostomy bags
Brazil splits HS 3006.91 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3006.91.10Colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy bags
- 3006.91.90Other ostomy appliances
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ileostomy bags
What is the HS code for Ileostomy bags?
The HS code for Ileostomy bags is 300691 (Pharmaceutical goods; appliances identifiable for ostomy use). The HS code for ileostomy bags and other ostomy appliances is 3006.91.
How do I classify Ileostomy bags for customs?
Ileostomy bags is classified under HS code 300691 — Pharmaceutical goods; appliances identifiable for ostomy use. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the skin barriers or wafers classified under the same code?
Yes, skin barriers, wafers, and faceplates that are identifiable as part of an ostomy system are classified under HS code 3006.91 along with the bags.
Which countries are the top exporters of ileostomy bags (HS 300691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300691 (the code used for ileostomy bags) in UN Comtrade data were Hungary ($579M, 22% of world exports), the Netherlands ($473M) and the Dominican Republic ($247M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 ileostomy bags (HS 300691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300691 (the code used for ileostomy bags) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($485M, 20% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($277M) and the United States ($193M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Ileostomy bags the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300691 for Ileostomy bags 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 ileostomy bags in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 300691 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for ileostomy bags depends on the product's details: 3006.91.10 (Colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy bags), 3006.91.90 (Other ostomy appliances).