HS Code 3006
Specialised Pharmaceutical Goods
HS code 3006 is for specialized pharmaceutical goods including sterile surgical sutures, dental cements, chemical contraceptive preparations, and medical lubric
HS Code 3006 — Specialised Pharmaceutical Goods
This category covers specific pharmaceutical items that are not medicines themselves but are used in medical procedures. This includes items like surgical sutures, blood-grouping reagents, and contrast media used for X-rays or MRI scans.
What's included
- Sterile surgical catgut
- Blood-grouping reagents
- Opacifying preparations for X-ray
- Dental fillings and cements
- First-aid kits
What's excluded
- Prepared bandages → use
3005(Retail bandages and gauzes are classified under 3005.)
Common examples
- Absorbable surgical sutures
- Barium sulphate contrast media
- Pregnancy test kits for home use
- Spermicidal creams or gels
- Composite dental resin
Frequently asked questions
Are first-aid kits classified by their contents?
No, complete first-aid kits have their own specific subheading within 3006 regardless of the individual items inside.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Often requires health certificates or medical device conformity declarations.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Germany, United States, Japan
- Top importers: China, United States, Germany
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Key takeaway
Covers essential medical consumables and diagnostic kits that are not primarily medication.
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