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HS code for insulin, not suitable for direct use
2937.12
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “insulin, not suitable for direct use” points to subheading 2937.12: insulin and its salts. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
2937.12 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for 2937.12; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 2937.12 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 12.6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Questions and answers
What is the HS code for insulin, not suitable for direct use?
Insulin, not suitable for direct use are classified under 2937.12 (Insulin and its salts) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.