HS Code 2937
Natural and Synthetic Hormones and Derivatives
HS code 2937 covers natural or synthetic hormones, prostaglandins, and their derivatives used for medical treatments and pharmaceutical manufacturing globally.
HS Code 2937 — Natural and Synthetic Hormones and Derivatives
This code covers natural and synthetic hormones, prostaglandins, and their structural analogues used primarily in pharmaceuticals. It includes various steroid hormones, insulin, and polypeptide hormones essential for medical treatments and lab research.
What's included
- Insulin and its salts
- Oestropenic and progestogenic hormones
- Steroid hormones
- Prostaglandins
- Epinephrine
What's excluded
- Surgical sutures → use
3006(Surgical materials are classified as pharmaceutical goods regardless of chemical composition.)
Common examples
- Synthetic Hydrocortisone
- Recombinant Human Insulin
- Prednisolone pharmaceutical grade
- Prostaglandin E1 powder
Frequently asked questions
Does this code cover contraceptive pills?
No, retail-packed contraceptives are classified under heading 3004. Heading 2937 is for the active raw hormone materials.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Requires a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and often a health certificate from the exporting country's medical agency.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Germany, China, United States, Switzerland
- Top importers: United States, Ireland, Switzerland, Belgium
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Key takeaway
Covers bulk hormone substances; retail-finished medicines move to Chapter 30.
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