HTS US: 3006.XX.XXXX
Description
The HTS Code 3006 includes pharmaceutical goods as specified in Note 4 to Chapter 30, encompassing a broad range of sterile surgical materials, diagnostic reagents, dental products, contraceptives, and medical kits. These products are essential in medical and veterinary applications, used for surgical procedures, diagnostic purposes, contraceptive measures, and clinical research.
Key groups included under this heading are:
- Sterile surgical catgut and similar sterile suture materials: These include absorbable surgical or dental yarns and sterile tissue adhesives used for surgical wound closure.
- Opacifying preparations and diagnostic reagents for X-ray examinations: Substances designed to be administered to patients to aid in imaging diagnostics, some containing antigens or antisera.
- Dental cements and bone reconstruction cements: Materials used in dentistry for fillings and bone repair.
- First-aid boxes and kits: Pre-assembled kits containing essential medical supplies for emergency treatment.
- Chemical contraceptive preparations: Hormone-based or spermicidal products intended for contraception.
- Gel preparations: Lubricants used in medical and veterinary contexts for surgical operations or examinations.
- Appliances for ostomy use: Medical devices identifiable for ostomy care.
- Waste pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical products classified as waste.
- Placebos and clinical trial kits: Packaged in measured doses for recognized clinical trials, including those containing medicinal preparations or other chemicals.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Pharmaceutical Products (Chapters 29-30)
- Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical products
- Heading 3006: Pharmaceutical goods specified in Note 4 to Chapter 30
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3006.XX.XX.XX– Further digits specify the exact product type and characteristics.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The heading 3006 is subdivided into detailed 8-digit and 10-digit codes reflecting product types and specific uses.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3006.10.01.00 | Sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials (including sterile absorbable surgical or dental yarns) and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental hemostatics; sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable | Used mainly for closing surgical wounds and dental applications; absorbable materials that dissolve over time. |
| 3006.30.10.00 | Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations containing antigens or antisera | Diagnostic reagents enhancing imaging contrast; immunological components present. |
| 3006.30.50.00 | Other opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations | General contrast agents without immunological additives. |
| 3006.40.00.00 | Dental cements and other dental fillings; bone reconstruction cements | Materials used in restorative dentistry and orthopedic bone repair. |
| 3006.50.00.00 | First-aid boxes and kits | Pre-packaged medical supplies for immediate care of injuries. |
| 3006.60.00.00 | Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides | Includes hormonal contraceptives and spermicidal products for birth control. |
| 3006.70.00.00 | Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments | Lubricants facilitating surgical and diagnostic procedures. |
| 3006.91.00.00 | Appliances identifiable for ostomy use | Medical devices designed specifically for ostomy patients. |
| 3006.92.00.00 | Waste pharmaceuticals | Pharmaceutical products classified as waste for disposal or recycling. |
| 3006.93.10.00 | Placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical trial, put up in measured doses, packaged with medicinal preparations | Clinical trial kits combined with active medicinal products for testing. |
| 3006.93.20.00 | Placebos and clinical trial kits containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar | Sweetened placebos used in clinical research. |
| 3006.93.50.00 | Placebos and clinical trial kits containing ingredients having nutritional value, in which starch or other foodstuff predominates by weight | Nutrition-based placebo formulations. |
| 3006.93.60.00 | Placebos and clinical trial kits in liquid form for oral intake | Liquid formulations used as controls in clinical trials. |
| 3006.93.80.00 | Placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other than medicaments | Non-medicinal placebo kits used in research. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Pharmaceutical products not specified in Note 4 to Chapter 30 may fall under other headings within Chapter 30 or other chapters.
- Non-sterile surgical materials are not included under this heading.
- Medical devices not identifiable for ostomy use are classified elsewhere.
- Non-pharmaceutical consumer products are excluded.
Notes
- Regulatory Compliance: Products classified under this heading are subject to strict regulatory controls including FDA approval and compliance with medical device and pharmaceutical standards.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary by specific 10-digit code and product type; some products may be duty-free or subject to special tariffs.
- Labeling and Packaging: Proper labeling and packaging are required, especially for clinical trial kits and sterile surgical materials.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of sterile surgical catgut for wound closure.US HTS Code:
3006.10.01.00Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (varies by product and origin)
Additional Requirements: FDA import clearance and medical device registration.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2937: Hormones and their derivatives used in contraceptive preparations.
- HTS 3004: Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses.
- HTS 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical or veterinary sciences.
- HTS 3003: Medicaments containing antibiotics or other medicinal substances.
