Product classification
HS code for Immunological products (bulk): 3002.13
Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products, immunological products, unmixed, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Classification of immunological products (bulk) under HS 3002.13
The classification of immunological products in bulk under HS code 3002.13 is governed by the specific chemical and biological properties of the substance, as well as its state of preparation. According to the Harmonized System's General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), products are classified based on the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 30, Note 2, provides a specific definition for "immunological products," which applies to peptides and proteins that are directly involved in the regulation of immunological processes. This includes monoclonal antibodies (MABs), antibody fragments, and antibody conjugates. Subheading 3002.13 specifically targets these products when they are unmixed and have not been put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. This means the product is typically shipped in large containers, such as drums or specialized cold-chain bulk tanks, intended for pharmaceutical manufacturers who will later formulate or package the product into final dosages. The absence of "mixing" refers to the product being a single immunological substance without the addition of other active ingredients, though stabilizers or preservatives required for transport are generally permitted. Accurate classification is essential because bulk products often attract different tariff rates and regulatory scrutiny compared to finished retail products.
- Covers
- Bulk monoclonal antibodies (unmixed)
- Antibody fragments in industrial containers
- Immunological peptides in bulk form
- Unmixed antibody conjugates for further manufacturing
- Bulk antisera and other blood fractions with immunological properties
- Also under 3002.13
- Bulk Rituximab API
- Bulk Adalimumab API
- Bulk Interferon alpha-2b
- Bulk Erythropoietin (EPO)
- Bulk G-CSF (Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor)
- Bulk diagnostic antibodies
Codes often confused with 3002.13
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 3002.14, which covers immunological products that are mixed together but still in bulk form. It is also often misclassified as 3002.15, which is reserved for products already put up in measured doses or retail packaging. Additionally, if the product is a pure chemical rather than a biological immunological product, it might be incorrectly placed in Chapter 29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300213 (the code used for immunological products (bulk)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300213 (the code used for immunological products (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% 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 300213, not only immunological products (bulk).
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $1.4B 32% of world exports
- 2 United States $633M 15% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $430M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $839M 18% of world imports
- 2 Switzerland $724M 16% of world imports
- 3 France $583M 13% of world imports
World total: $4.6B 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 immunological products (bulk)
Brazil classifies immunological products (bulk) under NCM 3002.13.00: HS 3002.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about immunological products (bulk)
What is the HS code for Immunological products (bulk)?
The HS code for Immunological products (bulk) is 300213 (Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; immunological products, unmixed, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale). The HS code for unmixed immunological products not put up in measured doses or retail packings is 3002.13.
How do I classify Immunological products (bulk) for customs?
Immunological products (bulk) is classified under HS code 300213 — Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; immunological products, unmixed, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include vaccines?
No, vaccines for human medicine are classified under HS code 3002.41, while vaccines for veterinary medicine fall under 3002.42.
Which countries are the top exporters of immunological products (bulk) (HS 300213)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300213 (the code used for immunological products (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($1.4B, 32% of world exports), the United States ($633M) and Singapore ($430M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 immunological products (bulk) (HS 300213)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300213 (the code used for immunological products (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($839M, 18% of world imports), Switzerland ($724M) and France ($583M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Immunological products (bulk) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300213 for Immunological products (bulk) 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 immunological products (bulk) in Brazil?
In Brazil, immunological products (bulk) (HS 300213) is classified under NCM 3002.13.00.