HS Code 30049091 — Rehydration salts/oral electrolyte preparations (retail): India Pharmaceutical Export Trade Classification (2026) — TransData Nexus

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HS Code 30049091 — Rehydration salts/oral electrolyte 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 30049091 (Rehydration salts/oral electrolyte 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 $92.3M across 7,592 shipments, this code covers 68 distinct pharmaceutical products exported by 142 Indian manufacturers to 110 countries. The leading product under this classification is Salbutamol at $64.1M, followed by Salmeterol and Montelukast.

The top importing markets include United States, Canada, Belgium. The top 5 products account for 90.2% of total trade under this code. Average transaction value is $12.2K. Leading exporters include M/S LABORATORIOS LICONSA, S.A.. and SWORDS LABORATORIES UNLIMITED COMPANY. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

HS Code 30049091 (Rehydration salts/oral electrolyte preparations (retail)) — 68 products, $92.3M trade value, 142 suppliers across 110 countries. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT) data compiled by TransData Nexus. — HS Code 30049091 pharmaceutical trade analysis — top products, exporters, and import destinations. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT).

Products Exported Under HS Code 30049091

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

Rank	Product	Trade Value	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers
#1	Salbutamol	$64.1M	5,986	$1.34	373
#2	Salmeterol	$6.9M	239	$2.98	28
#3	Montelukast	$5.4M	395	$3.55	13

Import Destinations — HS Code 30049091

110 countries import products classified under HS Code 30049091 from India

Indian pharmaceutical exports under HS Code 30049091 reach 110 countries worldwide. The largest importer is United States ($3.4B), followed by Canada ($735.0M), Belgium ($290.3M), United Kingdom ($263.0M). 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	$3.4B	3641.7%
#2	Canada	$735.0M	796.7%
#3	Belgium	$290.3M	314.6%
#4	United Kingdom	$263.0M	285.1%
#5	Hungary	$227.5M	246.5%
#6	South Africa	$196.8M	213.3%
#7	Australia	$167.8M	181.9%
#8	Slovenia	$150.0M	162.6%
#9	Netherlands	$142.4M	154.3%
#10	Philippines	$141.4M	153.2%
#11	Brazil	$134.7M	146.0%
#12	Saudi Arabia	$123.8M	134.2%
#13	Sri Lanka	$101.9M	110.4%
#14	Vietnam	$97.7M	105.9%
#15	Malta	$86.3M	93.5%

Frequently Asked Questions — HS Code 30049091

Common questions about HS Code 30049091, answered with data from Indian Customs records.

What is HS code 30049091?

HS code 30049091 refers to "Rehydration salts/oral electrolyte 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 $92.3M in trade value across 7,592 shipments from 142 exporters to 110 countries.

What products are exported under HS code 30049091?

68 distinct pharmaceutical products are exported from India under HS code 30049091. The top products include Salbutamol ($64.1M), Salmeterol ($6.9M), Montelukast ($5.4M). These cover a combined trade value of $92.3M.

Which countries import the most under HS code 30049091?

The top importing countries for HS code 30049091 from India are United States ($3.4B), Canada ($735.0M), Belgium ($290.3M), United Kingdom ($263.0M), Hungary ($227.5M). In total, Indian exporters ship products under this code to 110 countries worldwide.

Who are the top Indian exporters under HS code 30049091?

The leading Indian exporters under HS code 30049091 include M/S LABORATORIOS LICONSA, S.A.. ($80.5B), SWORDS LABORATORIES UNLIMITED COMPANY ($48.1B), SANOFI-AVENTIS SINGAPORE PTE LTD ($32.3B). In total, 142 Indian exporters ship products under this classification.

What is the import duty for HS code 30049091?

Import duties for HS code 30049091 (Rehydration salts/oral electrolyte 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 $12.2K, and importers should consult their national customs authority for applicable duty rates, exemptions, and regulatory requirements.

How is HS code 30049091 classified?

HS code 30049091 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 30049091 from India?

India's total export trade under HS code 30049091 is $92.3M across 7,592 shipments. The average shipment value is $12.2K. The largest product category is Salbutamol at $64.1M.

Classification Details

HS Code30049091

Chapter30 — Pharmaceutical Products

Heading3004

Subheading300490

Avg. Shipment$12.2K

DescriptionRehydration salts/oral electrolyte preparations (retail)

Top Buyers

1CHEMO INDIA FORMULATION PRIVATE LIMITED

$80.5B

2BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$48.1B

3NOVARTIS HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED

$30.8B

4SANOFI HEALTHCARE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$26.9B

5ASTRAZENECA PHARMA INDIA LIMITED

$19.9B

6PFIZER LIMITED

$14.0B

7STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED

$6.7B

8BHARAT SERUMS AND VACCINES LIMITED

$5.6B

Top Importing Countries

1United States

$3.4B

2Canada

$735.0M

3Belgium

$290.3M

4United Kingdom

$263.0M

5Hungary

$227.5M

6South Africa

$196.8M

7Australia

$167.8M

8Slovenia

$150.0M

Products Using This Code

Official References & Regulatory Resources

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

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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 30049091

What is HS code 30049091?

What products are exported under HS code 30049091?

Which countries import the most under HS code 30049091?

Who are the top Indian exporters under HS code 30049091?

What is the import duty for HS code 30049091?

How is HS code 30049091 classified?

What is the trade value of HS code 30049091 from India?

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