Product classification
HS code for Organ extracts: 3001.20
Glands and other organs, extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions, for organo-therapeutic uses.
Classification of organ extracts under HS 3001.20
Organ extracts for organo-therapeutic uses are classified under HS code 3001.20. Chapter 30 covers pharmaceutical products. Heading 3001 includes glands and other organs for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, whether or not powdered, as well as extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions. Subheading 3001.20 specifically covers the extracts. These substances are typically used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations or as therapeutic agents themselves. The classification depends on the intended use (therapeutic) and the nature of the substance (an extract of an animal organ or secretion). If the substance is a pure chemical or a hormone isolated from the extract, it may be classified elsewhere, but the crude or partially purified extract remains here. This code is essential for the medical and pharmaceutical industries that rely on animal-derived biological materials for treatments and research.
- Covers
- Liver extracts
- Biliary extracts
- Splenic extracts
- Gastric mucosa extracts
- Brain extracts for therapeutic use
- Secretions of glands for organo-therapeutic purposes
- Also under 3001.20
- Pancreatin (e.g., Creon)
- Thyroid USP (e.g., Armour Thyroid)
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) preparations
- Heparin (active ingredient, historically from animal organs)
- Insulin (historically from animal pancreas)
Codes often confused with 3001.20
Common mistake. Organ extracts are frequently confused with HS code 3002, which covers human blood, animal blood prepared for therapeutic uses, antisera, and vaccines. Another common misclassification is 3507, which is for enzymes and prepared enzymes. If the extract is primarily valued for its enzymatic activity, it may fall under 3507. Additionally, crude animal products not intended for therapeutic use are classified in Chapter 05, specifically 0510.00 for bile or 0511.99 for other animal products.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300120 (the code used for organ extracts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300120 (the code used for organ extracts) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 10% 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 300120, not only organ extracts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $84M 30% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $43M 15% of world exports
- 3 Italy $24M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $278M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $22M 10% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $22M 10% of world imports
- 3 Italy $20M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $219M 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 organ extracts
Brazil splits HS 3001.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3001.20.10Liver extracts for organo-therapeutic uses
- 3001.20.90Other extracts of glands, organs or secretions
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about organ extracts
What is the HS code for Organ extracts?
The HS code for Organ extracts is 300120 (Glands and other organs; extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions, for organo-therapeutic uses). The HS code for extracts of glands or other organs for therapeutic use is 3001.20.
How do I classify Organ extracts for customs?
Organ extracts is classified under HS code 300120 — Glands and other organs; extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions, for organo-therapeutic uses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are synthetic hormones classified here?
No, synthetic hormones or pure hormones isolated from extracts are typically classified under HS code 2937.
Which countries are the top exporters of organ extracts (HS 300120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300120 (the code used for organ extracts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($84M, 30% of world exports), Denmark ($43M) and Italy ($24M). World exports came to about $278M, 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 organ extracts (HS 300120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300120 (the code used for organ extracts) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($22M, 10% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($22M) and Italy ($20M). World imports came to about $219M, 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 Organ extracts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300120 for Organ extracts 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 organ extracts in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 300120 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for organ extracts depends on the product's details: 3001.20.10 (Liver extracts for organo-therapeutic uses), 3001.20.90 (Other extracts of glands, organs or secretions).