Product classification
HS code for Veterinary vaccines: 3002.42
Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products, for veterinary medicine.
Classification of veterinary vaccines under HS 3002.42
Veterinary vaccines are classified under HS code 3002.42, which falls within Chapter 30 of the Harmonized System, covering pharmaceutical products. This specific subheading was refined in recent HS updates to distinguish between human and animal health products. Classification is determined by the biological nature of the product and its intended use in veterinary medicine. Heading 3002 includes antisera, other blood fractions, and immunological products. Subheading 3002.42 specifically targets vaccines for animal administration, whether they are live, attenuated, or inactivated. The classification logic follows GRI 1, as the text of the subheading explicitly mentions veterinary medicine. These products are essential for preventing infectious diseases in livestock, poultry, and companion animals, and they must meet specific biological standards to be categorized here rather than as general medicaments.
- Covers
- Inactivated viral vaccines for livestock
- Live attenuated bacterial vaccines for poultry
- Recombinant vaccines for domestic pets
- Polyvalent vaccines for veterinary use
- Also under 3002.42
- Nobivac (various canine/feline vaccines)
- Feline PureVax (various feline vaccines)
- Bovilis (various bovine vaccines)
- Equilis (various equine vaccines)
- Ingelvac (various swine vaccines)
- Poulvac (various poultry vaccines)
Codes often confused with 3002.42
Common mistake. Veterinary vaccines are often confused with HS code 3002.41, which is strictly for human vaccines. Using the wrong subheading can lead to regulatory delays during customs clearance. Another common misclassification is HS code 3004, which covers general medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses. However, because vaccines are immunological products, they are specifically directed to 3002. Furthermore, nutritional supplements for animals are sometimes wrongly placed here but should be in 2309.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300242 (the code used for veterinary vaccines), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300242 (the code used for veterinary vaccines) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 5.4% 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 300242, not only veterinary vaccines.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $1.4B 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $771M 13% of world exports
- 3 Spain $666M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $320M 5.4% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $291M 4.9% of world imports
- 3 France $245M 4.1% of world imports
World total: $6.0B 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 veterinary vaccines
Brazil splits HS 3002.42 into 9 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3002.42.10Veterinary rabies vaccines
- 3002.42.20Veterinary coccidiosis vaccines
- 3002.42.30Veterinary keratoconjunctivitis vaccines
- 3002.42.40Veterinary distemper vaccines
- 3002.42.50Veterinary leptospirosis vaccines
- 3002.42.60Foot-and-mouth disease vaccines
- 3002.42.70Poultry vaccines (Newcastle, Gumboro, etc.)
- 3002.42.80Combined poultry vaccines (Newcastle, etc.)
- 3002.42.90Other veterinary vaccines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about veterinary vaccines
What is the HS code for Veterinary vaccines?
The HS code for Veterinary vaccines is 300242 (Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine). The specific HS code for vaccines used in veterinary medicine is 3002.42.
How do I classify Veterinary vaccines for customs?
Veterinary vaccines is classified under HS code 300242 — Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are diagnostic kits for animals classified here?
No, diagnostic kits are generally classified under heading 3822, even if they are used for veterinary purposes, as they are considered laboratory reagents rather than immunological vaccines.
Which countries are the top exporters of veterinary vaccines (HS 300242)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300242 (the code used for veterinary vaccines) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.4B, 25% of world exports), the United States ($771M) and Spain ($666M). World exports came to about $5.8B, 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 veterinary vaccines (HS 300242)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300242 (the code used for veterinary vaccines) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($320M, 5.4% of world imports), Brazil ($291M) and France ($245M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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 Veterinary vaccines the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300242 for Veterinary vaccines 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 veterinary vaccines in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 300242 into 9 NCM codes, so the right one for veterinary vaccines depends on the product's details: 3002.42.10 (Veterinary rabies vaccines), 3002.42.20 (Veterinary coccidiosis vaccines), 3002.42.30 (Veterinary keratoconjunctivitis vaccines), 3002.42.40 (Veterinary distemper vaccines), 3002.42.50 (Veterinary leptospirosis vaccines), 3002.42.60 (Foot-and-mouth disease vaccines), and more.