Product classification
HS code for Vitamin supplements: 3004.50
Medicaments, containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Classification of vitamin supplements under HS 3004.50
Vitamin supplements are classified under HS code 3004.50 when they are presented as medicaments for therapeutic or prophylactic use and are put up in measured doses or in packings for retail sale. Unlike bulk vitamins in Chapter 29, these products are finished goods intended for the end consumer. The classification under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) is justified by the preparation of the vitamins into forms such as tablets, capsules, or measured liquids. Heading 3004 specifically includes medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses. For a supplement to fall under 3004.50, it must contain vitamins or their derivatives as the essential constituent and be marketed for the prevention or treatment of specific nutritional deficiencies or health conditions.
- Covers
- Multivitamin tablets in retail bottles
- Vitamin D3 capsules in blister packs
- Prenatal vitamin supplements
- Liquid vitamin preparations for therapeutic use
- Chewable vitamin supplements for children
- Also under 3004.50
- Calcitriol capsules
- Cyanocobalamin injections
- Ferrous sulfate + Folic acid tablets
- Centrum Silver (therapeutic variant)
- Prenatal vitamins (prescription)
Codes often confused with 3004.50
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for vitamin supplements is HS code 2106.90, which covers food preparations not elsewhere specified. Many customs authorities distinguish between 3004.50 (medicaments) and 2106.90 (food supplements) based on the dosage, the claims made on the packaging, and the intended use. If a product is marketed merely for general health and well-being rather than for a specific medical condition, it may be pushed into 2106.90. Another misclassification is 2936, which should only be used for bulk, unmixed vitamins, not for finished retail supplements.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300450 (the code used for vitamin supplements), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300450 (the code used for vitamin supplements) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 8.7% 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 300450, not only vitamin supplements.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $712M 14% of world exports
- 2 United States $563M 11% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $392M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $5.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $419M 8.7% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$329M 6.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $269M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $4.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 vitamin supplements
Brazil splits HS 3004.50 into 7 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3004.50.10Calcium folinate medicaments, dosed/retail
- 3004.50.20Nicotinamide medicaments, dosed/retail
- 3004.50.30Hydroxo-/cyanocobalamin medicaments, dosed/retail
- 3004.50.40Vitamin A (retinol) medicaments, dosed/retail
- 3004.50.50Calcium D-pantothenate or vitamin D3 drugs
- 3004.50.60Tretinoin medicaments, dosed/retail
- 3004.50.90Other vitamin medicaments, dosed/retail
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vitamin supplements
What is the HS code for Vitamin supplements?
The HS code for Vitamin supplements is 300450 (Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale). Vitamin supplements put up for retail sale or in measured doses are classified under HS code 3004.50.
How do I classify Vitamin supplements for customs?
Vitamin supplements is classified under HS code 300450 — Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When should I use HS code 2106.90 instead of 3004.50?
HS code 2106.90 is used for dietary supplements that do not meet the criteria for medicaments, such as those without specific therapeutic claims or those not in measured dosage forms like tablets.
Which countries are the top exporters of vitamin supplements (HS 300450)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300450 (the code used for vitamin supplements) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($712M, 14% of world exports), the United States ($563M) and Hong Kong ($392M). World exports came to about $5.3B, 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 vitamin supplements (HS 300450)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300450 (the code used for vitamin supplements) in UN Comtrade data were China ($419M, 8.7% of world imports), Russia (about $329M) and Germany ($269M). World imports came to about $4.8B, 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.
Is the HS code for Vitamin supplements the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300450 for Vitamin supplements 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 vitamin supplements in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 300450 into 7 NCM codes, so the right one for vitamin supplements depends on the product's details: 3004.50.10 (Calcium folinate medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.50.20 (Nicotinamide medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.50.30 (Hydroxo-/cyanocobalamin medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.50.40 (Vitamin A (retinol) medicaments, dosed/retail), 3004.50.50 (Calcium D-pantothenate or vitamin D3 drugs), 3004.50.60 (Tretinoin medicaments, dosed/retail), and more.