Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c.
In plain English
This category includes dried or powdered glands and organs used for therapeutic purposes, along with heparin and its salts, as well as other human or animal substances prepared for health protection or treatment that are not listed elsewhere in this section. One group covers the glands, organs, and their extracts specifically intended for organo-therapeutic uses. The other group encompasses heparin and its salts, alongside other prepared human or animal substances used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes that do not fit the first group.
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 30 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Dietary supplements without therapeutic claims: Chapter 21 (2106.90). Cosmetic creams with added pharmaceutical actives: Chapter 33 unless the primary purpose is therapeutic. Medical devices vs pharmaceuticals: Chapter 90 for instruments, Chapter 30 for consumables.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 30
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- 3006 — Pharmaceutical goods