HS Code 30049099 — Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale: India Pharmaceutical Export Trade Classification (2026) — TransData Nexus

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HS Code 30049099 — Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale

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 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) is one of India's most significant pharmaceutical export classifications under Chapter 30 of the Harmonized System. With a total trade value of $5214.9B across 541,134 shipments, this code covers 365 distinct pharmaceutical products exported by 547 Indian manufacturers to 169 countries. The leading product under this classification is Metformin at $2150.4B, followed by Vildagliptin and Valsartan.

The top importing markets include Germany, United States, Botswana. The top 5 products account for 91.9% of total trade under this code. Average transaction value is $9.6M. Leading exporters include NOVARTIS PHARMA AG and GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

HS Code 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) — 365 products, $5214.9B trade value, 547 suppliers across 169 countries. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT) data compiled by TransData Nexus. — HS Code 30049099 pharmaceutical trade analysis — top products, exporters, and import destinations. Source: Indian Customs (DGFT).

Products Exported Under HS Code 30049099

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

Rank	Product	Trade Value	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers
#1	Metformin	$2150.4B	15,326	$1512.16	1012
#2	Vildagliptin	$2120.0B	1,518	$1732.14	240
#3	Valsartan	$280.7B	3,465	$2282.62	423

Import Destinations — HS Code 30049099

169 countries import products classified under HS Code 30049099 from India

Indian pharmaceutical exports under HS Code 30049099 reach 169 countries worldwide. The largest importer is Germany ($22.1B), followed by United States ($16.0B), Botswana ($6.4B), Congo Dr ($2.8B). 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	$22.1B	0.4%
#2	United States	$16.0B	0.3%
#3	Botswana	$6.4B	0.1%
#4	Congo Dr	$2.8B	0.1%
#5	Hungary	$2.3B	0.0%
#6	Nigeria	$1.9B	0.0%
#7	Canada	$1.7B	0.0%
#8	Kenya	$1.3B	0.0%
#9	South Africa	$872.6M	0.0%
#10	Tanzania	$861.9M	0.0%
#11	Belgium	$829.2M	0.0%
#12	United Kingdom	$819.4M	0.0%
#13	Netherlands	$706.6M	0.0%
#14	France	$629.5M	0.0%
#15	Australia	$611.7M	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — HS Code 30049099

Common questions about HS Code 30049099, answered with data from Indian Customs records.

What is HS code 30049099?

HS code 30049099 refers to "Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale" 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 $5214.9B in trade value across 541,134 shipments from 547 exporters to 169 countries.

What products are exported under HS code 30049099?

365 distinct pharmaceutical products are exported from India under HS code 30049099. The top products include Metformin ($2150.4B), Vildagliptin ($2120.0B), Valsartan ($280.7B). These cover a combined trade value of $5214.9B.

Which countries import the most under HS code 30049099?

The top importing countries for HS code 30049099 from India are Germany ($22.1B), United States ($16.0B), Botswana ($6.4B), Congo Dr ($2.8B), Hungary ($2.3B). In total, Indian exporters ship products under this code to 169 countries worldwide.

Who are the top Indian exporters under HS code 30049099?

The leading Indian exporters under HS code 30049099 include NOVARTIS PHARMA AG ($4573.3B), GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA ($392.1B), M/S. NOVO NORDISK A/S ($228.5B). In total, 547 Indian exporters ship products under this classification.

What is the import duty for HS code 30049099?

Import duties for HS code 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) 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 $9.6M, and importers should consult their national customs authority for applicable duty rates, exemptions, and regulatory requirements.

How is HS code 30049099 classified?

HS code 30049099 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 30049099 from India?

India's total export trade under HS code 30049099 is $5214.9B across 541,134 shipments. The average shipment value is $9.6M. The largest product category is Metformin at $2150.4B.

Classification Details

HS Code30049099

Chapter30 — Pharmaceutical Products

Heading3004

Subheading300490

Avg. Shipment$9.6M

DescriptionOther medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale

Top Buyers

1NOVARTIS HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED

$4551.1B

2GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

$396.3B

3NOVO NORDISK INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$380.4B

4SANOFI HEALTHCARE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

$340.4B

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

$22.1B

2United States

$16.0B

3Botswana

$6.4B

4Congo Dr

$2.8B

5Hungary

$2.3B

6Nigeria

$1.9B

7Canada

$1.7B

8Kenya

$1.3B

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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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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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What is HS code 30049099?

What products are exported under HS code 30049099?

Which countries import the most under HS code 30049099?

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What is the import duty for HS code 30049099?

How is HS code 30049099 classified?

What is the trade value of HS code 30049099 from India?

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