Product classification

HS code for Ostomy appliances: 3006.91

Pharmaceutical goods, appliances identifiable for ostomy use.

Classification of ostomy appliances under HS 3006.91

Ostomy appliances are classified under HS code 3006.91, which is a specific subheading within the pharmaceutical goods chapter. This classification is determined by the intended medical use of the product, specifically for patients who have undergone surgical procedures such as a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy. The Harmonized System (HS) places these items under Chapter 30 because they are considered essential medical appliances rather than general plastic or rubber goods. To qualify for this code, the appliance must be identifiable as being for ostomy use, meaning it is designed to collect waste from a stoma. This includes the collection bags themselves as well as the adhesive wafers or faceplates that secure the bag to the patient's skin. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the appliance is a one-piece or two-piece system, provided the components are dedicated to ostomy care.

Covers
  • Colostomy bags and pouches
  • Ileostomy pouches
  • Urostomy bags
  • Ostomy wafers and skin barriers
  • Two-piece ostomy systems
  • Drainable and closed-end ostomy pouches
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. Ostomy appliances are frequently misclassified under HS code 3926.90, which covers general articles of plastics. While many ostomy components are made of plastic, the specific medical designation of 3006.91 takes precedence over general material-based codes. Another common error is using HS code 9021.90, which covers other orthopedic or medical appliances. However, because the HS nomenclature provides a specific heading for ostomy appliances in Chapter 30, that specific code must be used according to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6.

3926.90Plastics; other articles n.e.c. in chapter 399021.90Appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability

Top exporters and importers of HS 300691 (the code used for ostomy appliances), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300691 (the code used for ostomy appliances) 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 ostomy appliances.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Hungary $579M
  2. 2 Netherlands $473M
  3. 3 Dominican Republic $247M

World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Netherlands $485M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $277M
  3. 3 United States $193M

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 ostomy appliances

Brazil splits HS 3006.91 into 2 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 ostomy appliances

What is the HS code for Ostomy appliances?

The HS code for Ostomy appliances is 300691 (Pharmaceutical goods; appliances identifiable for ostomy use). The primary HS code for ostomy appliances, including bags and skin barriers, is 3006.91.

How do I classify Ostomy appliances for customs?

Ostomy appliances is classified under HS code 300691 — Pharmaceutical goods; appliances identifiable for ostomy use. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are ostomy accessories like belts or pastes included in this code?

Generally, accessories like ostomy belts or adhesive pastes may be classified elsewhere (such as 3006.10 for surgical lubricants or 6307.90 for textile belts) unless they are imported as an integral part of a kit specifically identified under 3006.91.

Which countries are the top exporters of ostomy appliances (HS 300691)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300691 (the code used for ostomy appliances) 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 ostomy appliances (HS 300691)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 300691 (the code used for ostomy appliances) 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 Ostomy appliances the same in all countries?

The base HS code 300691 for Ostomy appliances 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 ostomy appliances in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 300691 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for ostomy appliances depends on the product's details: 3006.91.10 (Colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy bags), 3006.91.90 (Other ostomy appliances).