Product classification

HS code for Medical toxins: 3002.41

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

Classification of medical toxins under HS 3002.41

Medical toxins are classified under HS code 3002.41. This code is situated within Chapter 30, which governs pharmaceutical products, and specifically falls under the heading for vaccines, toxins, and cultures of micro-organisms. The classification is based on the biological origin of the product and its intended use in human medicine. Toxins in this category are typically purified proteins derived from bacteria or other organisms that have been modified or controlled for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Unlike industrial chemicals, these substances are regulated as biological medicinal products because they interact directly with human physiological systems to treat specific conditions or provide immunity.

Covers
  • Botulinum toxin (Type A and B) for therapeutic use
  • Tetanus toxins used in vaccine production
  • Diphtheria toxins
  • Staphylococcal toxins for medical research
  • Snake venoms processed for medical anti-venom production
  • Modified bacterial toxins used in targeted cancer therapies
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. Medical toxins are often confused with HS code 3002.90, which covers other human blood fractions and modified immunological products. While there is overlap, 3002.41 is the specific designation for toxins and vaccines. Another misclassification is 3822.19, which covers diagnostic or laboratory reagents. If the toxin is the active therapeutic agent rather than a reagent used in a test kit, it must remain in 3002.41.

3002.90Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products3822.19Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits; n.e.c.in item 3822.1

Top exporters and importers of HS 300241 (the code used for medical toxins), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300241 (the code used for medical toxins) 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 medical toxins.

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 medical toxins

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 medical toxins

What is the HS code for Medical toxins?

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

How do I classify Medical toxins for customs?

Medical toxins 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.

Is cosmetic Botox classified under this code?

Yes, even when used for cosmetic purposes, botulinum toxin is medically regulated and remains classified under 3002.41 due to its biological nature and pharmaceutical properties.

Which countries are the top exporters of medical toxins (HS 300241)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300241 (the code used for medical toxins) 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 medical toxins (HS 300241)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 300241 (the code used for medical toxins) 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 Medical toxins the same in all countries?

The base HS code 300241 for Medical toxins 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 medical toxins in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 300241 into 18 NCM codes, so the right one for medical toxins 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.