HTS Code: 3001 — Glands and Other Organs for Organotherapeutic Uses

The HTS Code 3001 encompasses glands and other organs used for organotherapeutic purposes. These products may be dried, powdered or in extract form and are primarily prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses. This heading also includes heparin and its salts, as well as other human or animal substances that do not fall under other specific classifications but are intended for medical treatment.

Specifically, this code covers:

• Dried glands and organs: These are biological tissues from animals or humans that have been dried and possibly powdered for use in therapies targeting organ functions.
• Extracts of glands or organs or their secretions: Concentrated preparations derived from glands, organs, or their secretions, designed for organotherapeutic applications.
• Heparin and its salts: An important anticoagulant substance and its chemical variants used in various medical treatments.
• Other prepared human or animal substances: This category includes various medicinal preparations derived from animal or human materials 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 – The final digits specify the exact product type and preparation.

Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings

The following table provides the detailed classification of the 3001 heading by increasingly specific HTS codes with corresponding descriptions:

What is NOT Classified Here?

To avoid misclassification, it is important to note the following exclusions:

• Pharmaceutical preparations that are not organotherapeutic substances are generally classified under other headings within Chapter 30.
• Live animal glands or unprocessed organs are classified separately under live animals or fresh meat headings.
• Food products derived from animal organs intended for consumption rather than therapeutic use are classified under Chapter 2 or 16.

Notes

• Medical and Regulatory Compliance: Products classified under HTS 3001 often require regulatory approvals and certifications depending on their intended medical use and country of import/export.
• Duty Rates: Duty rates for these products vary by specific subheading and country of origin. Some extracts and heparin preparations may be duty-free or subject to preferential tariffs under trade agreements.
• Packaging and Labeling: Proper labeling as therapeutic organ extracts or related substances is essential for customs clearance.

Declaration Example

Product: Dried liver extract prepared for organotherapeutic use.US HTS Code: 3001.90.01.10

Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)

General Duty Rate: Varies by trade agreements and country of origin.

Additional Requirements: Compliance with FDA or relevant medical regulatory authorities; certification of therapeutic use.

Related HTS Codes

• HTS 3002: Human blood; animal blood prepared for therapeutic use.
• HTS 3003: Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses.
• HTS 3004: Medicaments in measured doses or packaged for retail sale.