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HS Code 30032000 — Medicaments containing antibiotics (not retail)

Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) · Heading 3003 (Medicaments not put up in measured doses or for retail sale) · Last updated: April 2026 · Source: Indian Customs (DGFT) Records

HS Code 30032000 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (not retail)) is one of India's most significant pharmaceutical export classifications under Chapter 30 of the Harmonized System. With a total trade value of $3.2B across 1,648 shipments, this code covers 23 distinct pharmaceutical products exported by 69 Indian manufacturers to 71 countries. The leading product under this classification is Sodium at $1.6B, followed by Piperacillin and Potassium.

The top importing markets include United States, Nigeria, France. The top 5 products account for 99.8% of total trade under this code. Average transaction value is $1.9M. Leading exporters include NOVO NORDISK A/S and NOVARTIS PHARMA AG. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

HS Code 30032000 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (not retail)) — 23 products, $3.2B trade value, 69 suppliers across 71 countries. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT) data compiled by TransData Nexus. — HS Code 30032000 pharmaceutical trade analysis — top products, exporters, and import destinations. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT).

Products Exported Under HS Code 30032000

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

Rank	Product	Trade Value	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers
#1	Sodium	$1.6B	310	$1254.77	31
#2	Piperacillin	$1.6B	33	$11451.30	9
#3	Potassium	$7.5M	46	$283.13	22
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Import Destinations — HS Code 30032000

71 countries import products classified under HS Code 30032000 from India

Indian pharmaceutical exports under HS Code 30032000 reach 71 countries worldwide. The largest importer is United States ($1.2B), followed by Nigeria ($99.1M), France ($72.3M), Russia ($57.5M). 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	United States	$1.2B	38.1%
#2	Nigeria	$99.1M	3.1%
#3	France	$72.3M	2.3%
#4	Russia	$57.5M	1.8%
#5	United Kingdom	$55.6M	1.7%
#6	Hong Kong	$44.4M	1.4%
#7	Vietnam	$43.7M	1.4%
#8	Brazil	$42.7M	1.3%
#9	Philippines	$40.1M	1.3%
#10	South Africa	$36.1M	1.1%
#11	Ethiopia	$34.9M	1.1%
#12	Sri Lanka	$33.6M	1.1%
#13	Malta	$32.7M	1.0%
#14	Israel	$29.1M	0.9%
#15	Tanzania	$25.9M	0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions — HS Code 30032000

Common questions about HS Code 30032000, answered with data from Indian Customs records.

What is HS code 30032000?

HS code 30032000 refers to "Medicaments containing antibiotics (not retail)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products), Heading 3003 (Medicaments not put up in measured doses or for retail sale) of the Harmonized System. In India's export trade, this code covers $3.2B in trade value across 1,648 shipments from 69 exporters to 71 countries.

What products are exported under HS code 30032000?

23 distinct pharmaceutical products are exported from India under HS code 30032000. The top products include Sodium ($1.6B), Piperacillin ($1.6B), Potassium ($7.5M). These cover a combined trade value of $3.2B.

Which countries import the most under HS code 30032000?

The top importing countries for HS code 30032000 from India are United States ($1.2B), Nigeria ($99.1M), France ($72.3M), Russia ($57.5M), United Kingdom ($55.6M). In total, Indian exporters ship products under this code to 71 countries worldwide.

Who are the top Indian exporters under HS code 30032000?

The leading Indian exporters under HS code 30032000 include NOVO NORDISK A/S ($138.1B), NOVARTIS PHARMA AG ($61.5B), BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL ($14.7B). In total, 69 Indian exporters ship products under this classification.

What is the import duty for HS code 30032000?

Import duties for HS code 30032000 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (not retail)) 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 $1.9M, and importers should consult their national customs authority for applicable duty rates, exemptions, and regulatory requirements.

How is HS code 30032000 classified?

HS code 30032000 is an 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff (ITC-HS) code under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products), Heading 3003 (Medicaments not put up in measured doses or for retail sale), Subheading 300320. 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 30032000 from India?

India's total export trade under HS code 30032000 is $3.2B across 1,648 shipments. The average shipment value is $1.9M. The largest product category is Sodium at $1.6B.

Classification Details

HS Code30032000

Chapter30 — Pharmaceutical Products

Heading3003

Subheading300320

Avg. Shipment$1.9M

DescriptionMedicaments containing antibiotics (not retail)

Top Buyers

1NOVO NORDISK INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$138.7B

2NOVARTIS HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED

$61.5B

3BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$14.7B

4AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD

$11.1B

5PFIZER PRODUCTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$9.2B

6AQUA VITOE LABORATORIES

$3.1B

7SANOFI INDIA LIMITED

$2.7B

8GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

$796.4M

Top Importing Countries

1United States

$1.2B

2Nigeria

$99.1M

3France

$72.3M

4Russia

$57.5M

5United Kingdom

$55.6M

6Hong Kong

$44.4M

7Vietnam

$43.7M

8Brazil

$42.7M

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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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Frequently Asked Questions — HS Code 30032000

What is HS code 30032000?

What products are exported under HS code 30032000?

Which countries import the most under HS code 30032000?

Who are the top Indian exporters under HS code 30032000?

What is the import duty for HS code 30032000?

How is HS code 30032000 classified?

What is the trade value of HS code 30032000 from India?

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