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HS Code 30049049 — Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)

Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) · Heading 3004 (Medicaments put up in measured doses or for retail sale) · Last updated: April 2026 · Source: Indian Customs (DGFT) Records

HS Code 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)) is one of India's most significant pharmaceutical export classifications under Chapter 30 of the Harmonized System. With a total trade value of $2.2B across 36,055 shipments, this code covers 202 distinct pharmaceutical products exported by 318 Indian manufacturers to 143 countries. The leading product under this classification is Lenalidomide at $860.2M, followed by Sunitinib and Imatinib.

The top importing markets include United States, Botswana, Congo Dr. The top 5 products account for 76.4% of total trade under this code. Average transaction value is $60.4K. Leading exporters include NOVARTIS PHARMA AG and BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

HS Code 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)) — 202 products, $2.2B trade value, 318 suppliers across 143 countries. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT) data compiled by TransData Nexus. — HS Code 30049049 pharmaceutical trade analysis — top products, exporters, and import destinations. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT).

Products Exported Under HS Code 30049049

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

Rank	Product	Trade Value	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers
#1	Lenalidomide	$860.2M	2,031	$327.96	217
#2	Sunitinib	$429.6M	253	$1313.17	85
#3	Imatinib	$178.5M	1,170	$56.12	195

Import Destinations — HS Code 30049049

143 countries import products classified under HS Code 30049049 from India

Indian pharmaceutical exports under HS Code 30049049 reach 143 countries worldwide. The largest importer is United States ($9.6B), followed by Botswana ($6.3B), Congo Dr ($2.8B), Nigeria ($1.3B). 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	$9.6B	439.8%
#2	Botswana	$6.3B	291.0%
#3	Congo Dr	$2.8B	126.3%
#4	Nigeria	$1.3B	57.6%
#5	Hungary	$1.1B	48.9%
#6	Canada	$992.1M	45.5%
#7	Netherlands	$593.2M	27.2%
#8	Tanzania	$582.2M	26.7%
#9	South Africa	$559.3M	25.7%
#10	Tunisia	$447.2M	20.5%
#11	Kenya	$414.7M	19.0%
#12	United Kingdom	$407.2M	18.7%
#13	Philippines	$367.7M	16.9%
#14	Brazil	$301.4M	13.8%
#15	Australia	$294.4M	13.5%

Frequently Asked Questions — HS Code 30049049

Common questions about HS Code 30049049, answered with data from Indian Customs records.

What is HS code 30049049?

HS code 30049049 refers to "Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products), Heading 3004 (Medicaments put up in measured doses or for retail sale) of the Harmonized System. In India's export trade, this code covers $2.2B in trade value across 36,055 shipments from 318 exporters to 143 countries.

What products are exported under HS code 30049049?

202 distinct pharmaceutical products are exported from India under HS code 30049049. The top products include Lenalidomide ($860.2M), Sunitinib ($429.6M), Imatinib ($178.5M). These cover a combined trade value of $2.2B.

Which countries import the most under HS code 30049049?

The top importing countries for HS code 30049049 from India are United States ($9.6B), Botswana ($6.3B), Congo Dr ($2.8B), Nigeria ($1.3B), Hungary ($1.1B). In total, Indian exporters ship products under this code to 143 countries worldwide.

Who are the top Indian exporters under HS code 30049049?

The leading Indian exporters under HS code 30049049 include NOVARTIS PHARMA AG ($4573.3B), BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL ($139.0B), NOVO NORDISK A/S ($138.1B). In total, 318 Indian exporters ship products under this classification.

What is the import duty for HS code 30049049?

Import duties for HS code 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (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 $60.4K, and importers should consult their national customs authority for applicable duty rates, exemptions, and regulatory requirements.

How is HS code 30049049 classified?

HS code 30049049 is an 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff (ITC-HS) code under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products), Heading 3004 (Medicaments put up in measured doses or for retail sale), Subheading 300490. 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 30049049 from India?

India's total export trade under HS code 30049049 is $2.2B across 36,055 shipments. The average shipment value is $60.4K. The largest product category is Lenalidomide at $860.2M.

Classification Details

HS Code30049049

Chapter30 — Pharmaceutical Products

Heading3004

Subheading300490

Avg. Shipment$60.4K

DescriptionOther gastrointestinal preparations (retail)

Top Buyers

1NOVARTIS HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED

$4551.1B

2GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

$141.4B

3BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$139.1B

4NOVO NORDISK INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$138.7B

5ASTRAZENECA PHARMA INDIA LIMITED

$112.5B

6BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$96.2B

7SANOFI INDIA LIMITED

$68.5B

8BAYER ZYDUS PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED

$34.1B

Top Importing Countries

1United States

$9.6B

2Botswana

$6.3B

3Congo Dr

$2.8B

4Nigeria

$1.3B

5Hungary

$1.1B

6Canada

$992.1M

7Netherlands

$593.2M

8Tanzania

$582.2M

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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Frequently Asked Questions — HS Code 30049049

What is HS code 30049049?

What products are exported under HS code 30049049?

Which countries import the most under HS code 30049049?

Who are the top Indian exporters under HS code 30049049?

What is the import duty for HS code 30049049?

How is HS code 30049049 classified?

What is the trade value of HS code 30049049 from India?

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