HTS US: 3002.XX.XXXX
Description
HTS code 3002 covers a broad range of biological products primarily derived from human and animal blood, as well as immunological and biotechnological preparations. These products are critical in medical, veterinary, and research applications. The main categories include:
- Human and animal blood prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic uses: This includes whole blood, plasma, and specific blood fractions used for treatments and diagnostics.
- Antisera and other blood fractions: Products containing antibodies or other components separated from blood, which can be normal or immune sera.
- Immunological products: Both unmixed and mixed immunological preparations, including monoclonal antibodies, supplied either in bulk or in measured retail doses.
- Vaccines and toxins: Preparations for human and veterinary vaccination, along with toxins for medical or research use.
- Cell cultures and cell therapy products: Cultured cells, whether modified or not, and advanced cell therapy products.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products
- Heading 3002: Human blood; animal blood prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products; vaccines; toxins; cultures of micro-organisms and similar products; cell cultures.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3002.XX.XXXX– Detailed digits specify the exact product type and packaging.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The following table provides a comprehensive breakdown of the 10-digit HTS codes under heading 3002, with descriptions and examples where applicable.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3002.12.00 | Antisera and other blood fractions | Includes blood plasma and sera fractions used in diagnostics and therapy. |
3002.12.00.10 |
Human blood plasma | Plasma separated from human blood, used for transfusions and treatment. |
3002.12.00.20 |
Normal human blood sera, whether or not freeze-dried | Serum from healthy donors, possibly freeze-dried for preservation. |
3002.12.00.30 |
Human immune blood sera | Serum containing antibodies from immunized individuals. |
3002.12.00.40 |
Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) | Serum harvested from fetal bovine blood, widely used in cell culture. |
3002.12.00.90 |
Other antisera and blood fractions | Miscellaneous blood components not specified above. |
| 3002.13.00 | Immunological products, unmixed, not put up in measured doses or retail packaging | Bulk immunological agents for further processing or use. |
3002.13.00.10 |
Monoclonal antibodies | Highly specific antibodies produced from identical immune cells. |
3002.13.00.90 |
Other immunological products, unmixed | Other bulk immunological preparations. |
| 3002.14.00 | Immunological products, mixed, not put up in measured doses or retail packaging | Combinations of immunological agents for research or manufacture. |
3002.14.00.10 |
Containing monoclonal antibodies | Mixed products including monoclonal antibodies. |
3002.14.00.90 |
Other mixed immunological products | Other combined immunological preparations. |
| 3002.15.00 | Immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | Ready-to-use immunological products for therapeutic or diagnostic use. |
3002.15.00.11 |
Containing monoclonal antibodies | Packaged immunological products with monoclonal antibodies. |
3002.15.00.91 |
Other immunological products in measured doses | Other packaged immunological preparations. |
| 3002.41.00.00 | Vaccines for human medicine | Vaccines intended for prevention or treatment of human diseases. |
| 3002.42.00.00 | Vaccines for veterinary medicine | Vaccines used in animals for disease prevention. |
| 3002.49.00 | Other products | Miscellaneous toxins and similar substances. |
3002.49.00.10 |
Ricin | Highly toxic protein used in research and medical applications. |
3002.49.00.50 |
Other toxins and similar products | Other toxin preparations. |
| 3002.51.00.00 | Cell therapy products | Products containing living cells for therapeutic use. |
| 3002.59.00.00 | Other cell culture products | Additional cultured cell products not elsewhere classified. |
| 3002.90 | Other | Miscellaneous products not classified under other subheadings. |
3002.90.10.00 |
Ferments | Enzymes derived from biological sources. |
| 3002.90.52 | Other | Various other blood-derived or immunological preparations. |
3002.90.52.10 |
Whole human blood | Unfractionated blood from humans for transfusion or research. |
3002.90.52.20 |
Antiallergenic preparations | Preparations used to counteract allergies. |
3002.90.52.50 |
Other miscellaneous products | Other products not specifically listed. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Blood products not prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic use are excluded.
- Yeast cultures are excluded from this heading and classified elsewhere.
- Pharmaceutical preparations containing blood products mixed with other medicinal ingredients may be classified under different codes.
- Medical devices or instruments related to blood collection or transfusion are not included.
Notes
- Regulatory Oversight: Many products under HTS 3002 are strictly regulated by health authorities such as the FDA or USDA due to their medical nature.
- Packaging and Dosing: The classification depends not only on the product type but also on its form, such as measured doses or retail packaging versus bulk supply.
- Biotechnological Origin: Products may be obtained or modified by biotechnological processes, which is specified in the heading description.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of human immune blood sera packaged for retail sale.US HTS Code:
3002.15.00.30(Note: code 3002.15.00.30 is not explicitly listed; closest is 3002.15.00.11 or 3002.15.00.91 depending on monoclonal antibody content, so declaration uses 3002.15.00.91)Unit of Quantity: Milliliter (mL)
General Duty Rate: Consult current USHTS schedule (varies by product and country of origin)
Additional Requirements: FDA approval, import licenses, and health certificates.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 3001: Glands and other organs for organo-therapeutic uses.
- HTS 3003: Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together.
- HTS 3004: Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses.
- HTS 3006: Pharmaceutical goods not elsewhere specified or included.
