HTS US: 3001.XX.XXXX
Description
HTS Code 3001 encompasses various glands and other organs from humans or animals prepared for organotherapeutic uses, which means they are intended for therapeutic or prophylactic treatment. These products may be dried, powdered, or in extract form. The heading also includes heparin and its salts, as well as other substances derived from human or animal origin that are prepared for medical purposes but not specified elsewhere in the tariff schedule.
Specifically, the products under this code include:
- Dried glands and organs: These are glands or organs that have been dried and possibly powdered but retain their medicinal properties for therapeutic use.
- Extracts of glands or organs: Concentrated forms derived from glands or organs or their secretions, utilized for organotherapeutic preparations.
- Heparin and its salts: A well-known anticoagulant substance used extensively in medical treatments.
- Other human or animal substances: Miscellaneous preparations from human or animal origin intended for therapeutic or prophylactic uses not classified elsewhere.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products
- Heading 3001: Glands and other organs for organotherapeutic uses, dried, whether or not powdered; extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions for organotherapeutic uses; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not elsewhere specified or included.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3001.XX.XXXX– More specific codes define the exact type of gland, extract, or preparation.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The classification under HTS 3001 is further specified into detailed subheadings to identify the particular product type:
| HTS Code | Description |
|---|---|
3001.20.00.00 |
Extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions |
3001.90.01 |
Other |
3001.90.01.10 |
Liver |
3001.90.01.50 |
Other |
3001.90.01.90 |
Other |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure proper classification, the following exclusions apply:
- Pharmaceutical preparations that are ready for therapeutic use are classified under other headings in Chapter 30, such as combined medicines or formulated drugs.
- Animal or human tissues intended for transplantation or surgical use but not for organotherapeutic purposes are excluded.
- Raw animal products that are not processed for therapeutic uses do not fall under this heading.
Notes
- Regulatory Considerations: Products under HTS 3001 are often subject to strict regulations and licensing due to their medical and therapeutic nature. Import and export may require documentation such as health certificates or conformity with pharmaceutical regulations.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary depending on the specific subheading and country of origin. Often, these products have preferential treatment in trade agreements due to their medical importance.
- Packaging and Labeling: Proper labeling indicating the organ or extract type, intended use, and origin is crucial for customs clearance.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of dried liver extracts prepared for organotherapeutic use.US HTS Code:
3001.90.01.10(Liver extracts)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (may be duty-free or subject to minimal duty)
Additional Requirements: Health certificate and import license as required by FDA and other authorities.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 3002: Human Blood; Animal Blood Prepared for Therapeutic Uses
- HTS 3003: Medicaments Consisting of Two or More Constituents Mixed Together for Therapeutic or Prophylactic Uses
- HTS 3004: Medicaments Consisting of Mixed or Unmixed Products for Therapeutic or Prophylactic Uses, Put up in Measured Doses or in Forms or Packings for Retail Sale
