HS Chapter 30 — Pharmaceutical products
Harmonized System classification guide · last updated 2026-10-14
HS Chapter
Chapter number
Section
Section name
Typical duty
By subheading & market
HS headings
4-digit headings
What Chapter 30 covers
Medicaments, packaged or bulk, antibiotics, vaccines, glands and organ extracts.
Common HS headings in Chapter 30
- 3001 Glands, extracts
- 3002 Vaccines
- 3004 Medicaments
Classification notes
Active ingredient and whether finished or bulk determines the subheading; licensing applies.
Frequently asked questions about HS Chapter 30
What Chapter 30 covers
Medicaments, packaged or bulk, antibiotics, vaccines, glands and organ extracts.
Which products are classified under HS Chapter 30?
Common HS headings in Chapter 30 include: 3001 Glands, extracts; 3002 Vaccines; 3004 Medicaments.
How do I find the import duty for HS Chapter 30 goods?
Determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g., China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS Chapter 30 products?
Active ingredient and whether finished or bulk determines the subheading; licensing applies.