HS Code 30049061 — Antihistamines and anti-allergy preparations (retail): India Pharmaceutical Export Trade Classification (2026) — TransData Nexus

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HS Code 30049061 — Antihistamines and anti-allergy preparations (retail)

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

HS Code 30049061 (Antihistamines and anti-allergy 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 $57.2M across 2,908 shipments, this code covers 40 distinct pharmaceutical products exported by 121 Indian manufacturers to 97 countries. The leading product under this classification is Paracetamol at $37.5M, followed by Amino and Acetaminophen.

The top importing markets include United States, United Kingdom, France. The top 5 products account for 92.7% of total trade under this code. Average transaction value is $19.7K. Leading exporters include NOVARTIS PHARMA AG and BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

HS Code 30049061 (Antihistamines and anti-allergy preparations (retail)) — 40 products, $57.2M trade value, 121 suppliers across 97 countries. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT) data compiled by TransData Nexus. — HS Code 30049061 pharmaceutical trade analysis — top products, exporters, and import destinations. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT).

Products Exported Under HS Code 30049061

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

Rank	Product	Trade Value	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers
#1	Paracetamol	$37.5M	1,690	$6.70	249
#2	Amino	$7.9M	345	$41.10	41
#3	Acetaminophen	$4.4M	222	$21.95	37

Import Destinations — HS Code 30049061

97 countries import products classified under HS Code 30049061 from India

Indian pharmaceutical exports under HS Code 30049061 reach 97 countries worldwide. The largest importer is United States ($2.3B), followed by United Kingdom ($240.1M), France ($224.7M), South Africa ($167.5M). 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	$2.3B	3974.8%
#2	United Kingdom	$240.1M	420.1%
#3	France	$224.7M	393.1%
#4	South Africa	$167.5M	293.1%
#5	Slovenia	$138.1M	241.6%
#6	Canada	$109.5M	191.5%
#7	Philippines	$109.2M	191.0%
#8	Nigeria	$107.4M	187.9%
#9	Australia	$102.6M	179.5%
#10	Sri Lanka	$98.1M	171.6%
#11	Guatemala	$78.1M	136.6%
#12	Tanzania	$68.2M	119.4%
#13	Afghanistan	$66.9M	117.1%
#14	Ghana	$60.4M	105.7%
#15	Kenya	$59.2M	103.6%

Frequently Asked Questions — HS Code 30049061

Common questions about HS Code 30049061, answered with data from Indian Customs records.

What is HS code 30049061?

HS code 30049061 refers to "Antihistamines and anti-allergy 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 $57.2M in trade value across 2,908 shipments from 121 exporters to 97 countries.

What products are exported under HS code 30049061?

40 distinct pharmaceutical products are exported from India under HS code 30049061. The top products include Paracetamol ($37.5M), Amino ($7.9M), Acetaminophen ($4.4M). These cover a combined trade value of $57.2M.

Which countries import the most under HS code 30049061?

The top importing countries for HS code 30049061 from India are United States ($2.3B), United Kingdom ($240.1M), France ($224.7M), South Africa ($167.5M), Slovenia ($138.1M). In total, Indian exporters ship products under this code to 97 countries worldwide.

Who are the top Indian exporters under HS code 30049061?

The leading Indian exporters under HS code 30049061 include NOVARTIS PHARMA AG ($2110.6B), BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL ($37.7B), PFIZER SERVICE COMPANY BV ($2.7B). In total, 121 Indian exporters ship products under this classification.

What is the import duty for HS code 30049061?

Import duties for HS code 30049061 (Antihistamines and anti-allergy 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 $19.7K, and importers should consult their national customs authority for applicable duty rates, exemptions, and regulatory requirements.

How is HS code 30049061 classified?

HS code 30049061 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 30049061 from India?

India's total export trade under HS code 30049061 is $57.2M across 2,908 shipments. The average shipment value is $19.7K. The largest product category is Paracetamol at $37.5M.

Classification Details

HS Code30049061

Chapter30 — Pharmaceutical Products

Heading3004

Subheading300490

Avg. Shipment$19.7K

DescriptionAntihistamines and anti-allergy preparations (retail)

Top Buyers

1NOVARTIS HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED

$2110.6B

2BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$37.7B

3PFIZER PRODUCTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$2.7B

4SANOFI INDIA LIMITED

$2.7B

5FRESENIUS KABI INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$1.6B

6AQUA VITOE LABORATORIES

$1.6B

7ASTRAZENECA PHARMA INDIA LIMITED

$1.6B

8INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

$596.5M

Top Importing Countries

1United States

$2.3B

2United Kingdom

$240.1M

3France

$224.7M

4South Africa

$167.5M

5Slovenia

$138.1M

6Canada

$109.5M

7Philippines

$109.2M

8Nigeria

$107.4M

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Official References & Regulatory Resources

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

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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 30049061

What is HS code 30049061?

What products are exported under HS code 30049061?

Which countries import the most under HS code 30049061?

Who are the top Indian exporters under HS code 30049061?

What is the import duty for HS code 30049061?

How is HS code 30049061 classified?

What is the trade value of HS code 30049061 from India?

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