HS Code 30 — Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30): India Pharmaceutical Export Trade Classification (2026) — TransData Nexus

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HS Code 30 — Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)

Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) · Heading 30 (Pharmaceutical product) · Last updated: May 2026 · Source: Indian Customs (DGFT) Records

HS Code 30 (Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)) is one of India's most significant pharmaceutical export classifications under Chapter 30 of the Harmonized System. With a total trade value of $5.2B across 6,538 shipments, this code covers 168 distinct pharmaceutical products exported by 316 Indian manufacturers to 141 countries. The leading product under this classification is Insulin at $509.3M, followed by Immunoglobulin and Vaccine.

The top importing markets include Germany, United States, Botswana. The top 5 products account for 47.0% of total trade under this code. Average transaction value is $791.1K. Leading exporters include NOVARTIS PHARMA AG and GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

HS Code 30 (Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)) — 168 products, $5.2B trade value, 316 suppliers across 141 countries. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT) data compiled by TransData Nexus. — HS Code 30 pharmaceutical trade analysis — top products, exporters, and import destinations. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT).

Products Exported Under HS Code 30

168 pharmaceutical products classified under this code, ranked by trade value

Rank	Product	Trade Value	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers
#1	Insulin	$509.3M	45	$7337376.99	15
#2	Immunoglobulin	$496.4M	23	$4047.84	8
#3	Vaccine	$478.9M	179	$3410.73	30

Import Destinations — HS Code 30

141 countries import products classified under HS Code 30 from India

Indian pharmaceutical exports under HS Code 30 reach 141 countries worldwide. The largest importer is Germany ($11.2B), followed by United States ($8.0B), Botswana ($6.4B), Congo Dr ($2.2B). This geographic spread reflects India's position as the world's largest supplier of generic pharmaceutical products by volume.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	Germany	$11.2B	215.8%
#2	United States	$8.0B	153.7%
#3	Botswana	$6.4B	122.9%
#4	Congo Dr	$2.2B	42.8%
#5	Nigeria	$1.3B	25.1%
#6	Hungary	$1.0B	19.7%
#7	Canada	$646.9M	12.5%
#8	Tanzania	$583.4M	11.3%
#9	South Africa	$503.6M	9.7%
#10	Netherlands	$490.7M	9.5%
#11	Belgium	$489.8M	9.5%
#12	Kenya	$472.3M	9.1%
#13	Philippines	$342.9M	6.6%
#14	Australia	$307.8M	6.0%
#15	United Kingdom	$304.5M	5.9%

Frequently Asked Questions — HS Code 30

Common questions about HS Code 30, answered with data from Indian Customs records.

What is HS code 30?

HS code 30 refers to "Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products), Heading 30 (Pharmaceutical product) of the Harmonized System. In India's export trade, this code covers $5.2B in trade value across 6,538 shipments from 316 exporters to 141 countries.

What products are exported under HS code 30?

168 distinct pharmaceutical products are exported from India under HS code 30. The top products include Insulin ($509.3M), Immunoglobulin ($496.4M), Vaccine ($478.9M). These cover a combined trade value of $5.2B.

Which countries import the most under HS code 30?

The top importing countries for HS code 30 from India are Germany ($11.2B), United States ($8.0B), Botswana ($6.4B), Congo Dr ($2.2B), Nigeria ($1.3B). In total, Indian exporters ship products under this code to 141 countries worldwide.

Who are the top Indian exporters under HS code 30?

The leading Indian exporters under HS code 30 include NOVARTIS PHARMA AG ($4542.6B), GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA ($392.1B), M/S. NOVO NORDISK A/S ($228.5B). In total, 316 Indian exporters ship products under this classification.

What is the import duty for HS code 30?

Import duties for HS code 30 (Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)) vary by destination country. As a Chapter 30 pharmaceutical product, many countries offer preferential or zero-duty rates for essential medicines under this code. The average transaction value from India is $791.1K, and importers should consult their national customs authority for applicable duty rates, exemptions, and regulatory requirements.

How is HS code 30 classified?

HS code 30 is an 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff (ITC-HS) code under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products), Heading 30 (Pharmaceutical product), Subheading 30. The first 6 digits follow the international Harmonized System (WCO), while digits 7-8 are India-specific subdivisions used for customs and trade statistics.

What is the trade value of HS code 30 from India?

India's total export trade under HS code 30 is $5.2B across 6,538 shipments. The average shipment value is $791.1K. The largest product category is Insulin at $509.3M.

Classification Details

HS Code30

Chapter30 — Pharmaceutical Products

Heading30

Subheading30

Avg. Shipment$791.1K

DescriptionPharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)

Top Buyers

1NOVARTIS HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED

$4520.4B

2GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

$395.5B

3NOVO NORDISK INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$380.4B

4SANOFI HEALTHCARE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$338.8B

5BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$162.2B

6SANOFI INDIA LIMITED

$160.7B

7ASTRAZENECA PHARMA INDIA LIMITED

$113.0B

8ELI LILLY AND COMPANY (INDIA ) PRIVATE LIMITED

$99.6B

Top Importing Countries

1Germany

$11.2B

2United States

$8.0B

3Botswana

$6.4B

4Congo Dr

$2.2B

5Nigeria

$1.3B

6Hungary

$1.0B

7Canada

$646.9M

8Tanzania

$583.4M

Products Using This Code

Official References & Regulatory Resources

HS code classifications follow the WCO Harmonized System. Verify tariff rates with your national customs authority.

Research Methodology & Data Transparency

Suresh Sormare

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Pharmaceutical Export-Import Analyst & Trade Intelligence Expert

Suresh Sormare is a pharmaceutical export-import analyst with deep expertise in Indian Customs (DGFT) data, HS code classification, and global pharmaceutical supply chains. His analysis covers 10M+ shipment records across 150+ countries and is used by manufacturers, procurement agencies, and trade consultants worldwide. Suresh specializes in identifying verified suppliers and buyers from customs records, mapping bilateral pharmaceutical trade corridors, analyzing tariff structures and regulatory frameworks across 170+ destination markets, and benchmarking competitive positioning for finished pharmaceutical formulations. His methodology combines granular customs transaction data with regulatory intelligence from FDA, EMA, WHO, CDSCO, and 40+ national drug authorities to deliver actionable trade insights for the pharmaceutical formulations sector.

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Primary Data Source

All trade data is sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) official shipping bill records — the authoritative government database for India's pharmaceutical trade. Each verified record contains exporter name, consignee (buyer) name, detailed product description, quantity, declared FOB value (USD), port of loading, destination country, and shipment date.

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HS Code 30 — Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)

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Frequently Asked Questions — HS Code 30

What is HS code 30?

What products are exported under HS code 30?

Which countries import the most under HS code 30?

Who are the top Indian exporters under HS code 30?

What is the import duty for HS code 30?

How is HS code 30 classified?

What is the trade value of HS code 30 from India?

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Products Using This Code

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