Product classification
HS code for Immunological products (retail): 3002.15
Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products, immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Classification of immunological products (retail) under HS 3002.15
HS code 3002.15 is utilized for immunological products that have reached the final stage of pharmaceutical preparation, specifically those put up in measured doses or packaged for retail sale. This classification falls under the broader heading 3002, which covers antisera, other blood fractions, and modified immunological products. The transition from bulk (3002.13 or 3002.14) to 3002.15 occurs when the product is prepared in a way that it is ready for administration to a patient or for sale to the end-user without further modification. "Measured doses" refers to quantities of the product that are individually packaged for a single therapeutic or prophylactic use, such as in pre-filled syringes, ampoules, or vials containing a specific volume. "Packings for retail sale" implies that the product is accompanied by labeling, instructions, and packaging suitable for direct distribution to pharmacies, hospitals, or clinics. This subheading includes a wide range of modern biotechnological products, including various monoclonal antibody therapies used in oncology or autoimmune disease treatment. From a customs perspective, 3002.15 is often subject to stringent health and safety regulations, including requirements for a Certificate of Analysis, as these are finished medical products. The classification ensures that high-value, finished biological drugs are correctly identified for trade statistics and duty application.
- Covers
- Monoclonal antibodies in pre-filled syringes
- Immunological diagnostic kits for retail sale
- Antibody conjugates in measured dose vials
- Retail-packaged immunotherapy treatments
- Antisera put up for immediate therapeutic use
- Also under 3002.15
- Humira (adalimumab)
- Enbrel (etanercept)
- Remicade (infliximab)
- Herceptin (trastuzumab)
- Avastin (bevacizumab)
- Epogen (epoetin alfa)
- Neupogen (filgrastim)
Codes often confused with 3002.15
Common mistake. The most common error is using 3002.13 or 3002.14, which are intended for bulk shipments. Another common misclassification occurs with HS code 3004, which covers general medicaments; however, because these are immunological products, they are specifically directed to heading 3002 by the Chapter 30 notes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300215 (the code used for immunological products (retail)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300215 (the code used for immunological products (retail)) in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% 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 300215, not only immunological products (retail).
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $58.5B 27% of world exports
- 2 Germany $37.1B 17% of world exports
- 3 Ireland $27.9B 13% of world exports
World total: $214.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $78.7B 35% of world imports
- 2 Germany $18.5B 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $13.0B 5.7% of world imports
World total: $227.7B 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 immunological products (retail)
Brazil splits HS 3002.15 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3002.15.10Interferon beta; peginterferon alfa-2a
- 3002.15.20Rituximab, trastuzumab and other listed biologics
- 3002.15.90Other immunological products in doses or retail
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about immunological products (retail)
What is the HS code for Immunological products (retail)?
The HS code for Immunological products (retail) is 300215 (Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale). The HS code for immunological products put up in measured doses or retail packings is 3002.15.
How do I classify Immunological products (retail) for customs?
Immunological products (retail) is classified under HS code 300215 — Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are diagnostic reagents included here?
If the diagnostic reagent is based on an immunological reaction and is put up for retail sale, it is classified under 3002.15; however, other diagnostic reagents may fall under 3822.
Which countries are the top exporters of immunological products (retail) (HS 300215)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300215 (the code used for immunological products (retail)) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($58.5B, 27% of world exports), Germany ($37.1B) and Ireland ($27.9B). World exports came to about $214.5B, 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 immunological products (retail) (HS 300215)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300215 (the code used for immunological products (retail)) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($78.7B, 35% of world imports), Germany ($18.5B) and Switzerland ($13.0B). World imports came to about $227.7B, 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 (retail) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300215 for Immunological products (retail) 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 (retail) in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 300215 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for immunological products (retail) depends on the product's details: 3002.15.10 (Interferon beta; peginterferon alfa-2a), 3002.15.20 (Rituximab, trastuzumab and other listed biologics), 3002.15.90 (Other immunological products in doses or retail).