Antisera and blood fractions from India

India exported $163 million of antisera and blood fractions (HS 3002.12) in FY2025-26, up 21% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 0% for goods from China.

US duty from India
0%China 0%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$163MUp 21.2% on last year
HS code
3002.12Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 0%
China 0%

The same duty from India and China. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
3002.12.00 Antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products, whether or not modified or obtained by means of biotechnological processes: Antisera and other blood fractions Free 0% 0%

Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. A separate Section 232 duty on patented medicines isn't included and may add substantially to these figures. Check the current rate before you quote.

India's exports of antisera and blood fractions

FY2022-23 $146 million
FY2023-24 $121 million
FY2024-25 $135 million
FY2025-26 $163 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 3002.12, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3002.12 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
India's export policy
Free to export, with no licence needed.

Common questions

What is the US import duty on antisera and blood fractions from India?

0% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 0%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included. A separate Section 232 duty on patented medicines isn't included either.

What is the HS code for antisera and blood fractions?

3002.12, under heading 3002 (Human blood; animal blood prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products, whether or not modified or obtained by means of biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; cell cultures, whether or not modified). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export antisera and blood fractions?

Yes. India exported $163 million under HS 3002.12 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.