Azithromycin HS Code Trade Classification — 57 Codes, $192.5M Trade

Q: How much Azithromycin is exported under HS code 30042064?

Under HS code 30042064, India exports $168.9M worth of Azithromycin, representing 87.7% of total Azithromycin trade. This involves 10,815 shipments from 755 Indian exporters to 1939 buyers in 414 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Azithromycin from India?

The top importing countries for Azithromycin from India are United States, Nigeria, Iraq. The leading importer United States accounts for $33.6M in trade value. In total, Azithromycin is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 57 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Azithromycin exporters from India?

The leading Azithromycin exporters from India include LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD ($18.5M), MICRO LABS LIMITED ($10.2M), LUPIN LIMITED ($7.5M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $192.5M.

Q: Which Azithromycin HS code has the highest unit price?

HS code 30049099 has the highest average unit price at $81.11 per unit for Azithromycin exports. This compares to the overall market average of $12750.16 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30042064 averages $23.07 per unit.

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$184.3M853 Suppliers169 CountriesHS 30042064

ExportsIndia → UNITED STATES18.2%India → NIGERIA8.6%

ImportsCHINA → India$796.3K GERMANY → India$403.1K

Azithromycin HS Codes (2026) — 57 Classifications, $192.5M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Azithromycin HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Azithromycin under 57 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $192.5M across 15,098 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30042064 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)), accounting for 87.7% of all Azithromycin trade at $168.9M. HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) follows at 6.5% ($12.6M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 98.4% of total Azithromycin trade from India. The average transaction value is $12750. Key importing markets include United States, Nigeria, Iraq. Leading exporters include LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD and MICRO LABS LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Azithromycin HS Code Analysis — 57 classifications, $192.5M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Azithromycin HS code analysis — 57 classifications · $192.5M trade value · 15,098 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Azithromycin HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30042064	$168.9M	87.7%	10,815	$23.07	755	414
#2	30049099	$12.6M	6.5%

HS 30042064

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 87.7% of Azithromycin trade

$168.9M

Trade Value

87.7%

Market Share

10,815

Transactions

$23.07

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 755Buyers: 1939Countries: 414

Common Product Descriptions:

AZITHRAL SYP (AZITHROMYCIN 200MG)

AZICIP 250MG TAB-AZITHROMYCIN-BATCH NO7

AZEETOP 500MG TAB AZITHROMYCIN 500MG

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 6.5% of Azithromycin trade

$12.6M

Trade Value

6.5%

Market Share

3,096

Transactions

$81.11

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 516Buyers: 807Countries: 287

Common Product Descriptions:

HL MEDICINES AZITHROMYCIN USP 500MG(K-ZI

HL MEDICINES AZITHROMYCIN FOR ORAL SUSPE

AZITHROGOLD- 500 MG Azithromycin Tablets

HS 30042019

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 2.9% of Azithromycin trade

$5.7M

Trade Value

2.9%

Market Share

Transactions

$53.76

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 20Buyers: 31Countries: 27

Common Product Descriptions:

AZITHROMYCIN 500MG TAB (AZEE 500MG)

AZITAR-250 TABLET (Azithromycin USP250 m

AZITAR-500 TABLET (Azithromycin USP 500

HS 30042064

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.9% of Azithromycin trade

$1.8M

Trade Value

0.9%

Market Share

182

Transactions

$18.49

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 47Buyers: 41Countries: 37

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMA MEDICINE FOR HUMAN USE-AZITHROMYCIN FOR OR...

PHARMACEUTICAL GOODS, AZITHROMYCIN ORALSUSPENSION ...

AZITHROMYCIN USP 250MG 3X1X6T BLI APUSNOS

HS 30042069

Other antibiotic medicaments, put up for retail sale · 0.3% of Azithromycin trade

$568.2K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

102

Transactions

$4.44

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 12Buyers: 50Countries: 38

Common Product Descriptions:

A.AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE USP 1 GR.

DAZEL KIT[NETWT.OF BULKDRUG AZITHROMYCIN

DAZEL KITE.KIT.CONT:AZITHROMYCIN TAB 1GM

HS 30049029

Other analgesics and antipyretics, put up for retail sale · 0.3% of Azithromycin trade

$549.4K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

206

Transactions

$1.37

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 17Buyers: 28Countries: 24

Common Product Descriptions:

AZITHRAL EYE DROP 3ML (AZITHROMYCIN) SIZ

APO-AZITHROMYCIN Z FCT 250MG 100 BTL, BA

APO-AZITHROMYCIN Z FCT 250MG 6 BLS, BATC

HS 30049079

Other CNS acting medicaments (retail) · 0.3% of Azithromycin trade

$512.2K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.60

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

ZADY 500MG TAB 3S AZITHROMYCIN 500MG

AZITHROMYCIN TABLETS 500MG (BATCH.NO.ECS5-101,)

Azithromycin 500mg Taps 3b Batch No24274004

HS 30049069

Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail) · 0.2% of Azithromycin trade

$307.2K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$7.61

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 15Buyers: 15Countries: 15

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMA PRODUCT- AZIYUG 250 Azithromycin

LADY KIT( FLUCONAZOLE + AZITHROMYCIN + S

AZILIDE 500 - AZITHROMYCIN 500MG TABLETS

HS 30049064

Anti-inflammatory preparations (steroidal) (retail) · 0.2% of Azithromycin trade

$299.2K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$8.11

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 19Buyers: 20Countries: 22

Common Product Descriptions:

AZITEC - 500MG - TAB (AZITHROMYCIN)

BM-ZEE 500 (1X3)A/A CAP. AZITHROMYCIN C

AZITHREN 250 AZITHROMYCIN TABLETS USP 25

#10

HS 30042099

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.1% of Azithromycin trade

$178.8K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.38

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 20Buyers: 35Countries: 26

Common Product Descriptions:

AZITHREX 500 (AZITHROMYCIN ) [ 1 X3 TABS

AZUSTAN-250 Azithromycin (250mg) BATCH N

ZITHVAL-200 (AZITHROMYCIN 200MG/5ML) (BA

#11

HS 30041030

Penicillin V and its salts, put up for retail sale · 0.1% of Azithromycin trade

$145.8K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.36

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 6Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

ZITHRO-500 (Azithromycin Caps. 500mg) 1X

Azigoal 500mg tab(Azithromycin)BTH NO.AZ

AZITHROMYCIN (6 TAB) NECKCIN 250 MG

#12

HS 30041090

Other medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail) · 0.1% of Azithromycin trade

$140.4K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

184

Transactions

$1.01

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 19Buyers: 26Countries: 23

Common Product Descriptions:

Azithromycin Tablets IP 250mg (AZAX 250)

AZAL SUSPENSION ( AZITHROMYCIN SUSP)

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS AZITHROMYCIN IP

#13

HS 30049099

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 0.1% of Azithromycin trade

$125.7K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.27

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 24Buyers: 24Countries: 21

Common Product Descriptions:

AZITHROMYCIN TABLETS USP 500 MG (3X10S)(OTHER DETA...

AZISIS TABLETS (AZITHROMYCIN TABLETS USP500MG) EAC...

AZITHROMYCIN 500MG TABLETS:BATCH NO-DMT052312:MFG ...

#14

HS 30

Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30) · 0.1% of Azithromycin trade

$99.4K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$57.69

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 6Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

ZITHROMAX(AZITHROMYCIN) 500 MG FOR INJECTION,(FOR ...

ZITHROMAX TABLETS (AZITHROMYCIN 3 TALETS 500MG) ((...

AZITHROMYCIN ORAL SUSPENSION 200MG/5ML BRAND NAME ...

#15

HS 30042031

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.0% of Azithromycin trade

$92.5K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.29

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

AZITHRO-250 (Azithromycin -250mg) OTH DT

AZIBIAL-500 AZITHROMYCIN AS DIHYDRATE 5

AZIBIAL - 500 AZITHROMYCIN TABLET (AS DIHYDRATE 50...

#16

HS 30042039

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.0% of Azithromycin trade

$64.5K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.82

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 11Buyers: 13Countries: 13

Common Product Descriptions:

AZITHROMYCIN EYE DROPS

AZISTAY-500 Azithromycin (500mg) Tab

AZIK -Azithromycin 200mg oral suspension

#17

HS 30049039

Other anti-infective/anti-parasitic medicaments (retail) · 0.0% of Azithromycin trade

$62.4K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$7.54

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 6Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMA PRODUCT- AZITHROMYCIN 200MG SUSPE

ZITHROLECT 500MG (AZITHROMYCIN TABLETS I

BIO AZITH-250 Azithromycin Tablets OTHE

#18

HS 30049059

Other cardiovascular preparations (retail) · 0.0% of Azithromycin trade

$60.5K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.17

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

AFSC KIT2 SECNIDAZOLE 1GM 1AZITHROMYCIN

#19

HS 30042012

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.0% of Azithromycin trade

$54.6K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.46

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

ZITHROSET 200MG XL SYRUP (AZITHROMYCINE

ZITHROSET 500Azithromycin 500mg Tab B.NO G307E3007...

ZITHROSET 500- (Azithromycin 500mg Tab) Batch No. ...

#20

HS 30042034

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.0% of Azithromycin trade

$41.1K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.38

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 5Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

AZITHROMYCIN TABLETS 500MG (AS PER INVOI

AZITHROMYCIN TABLETS U.S.P.500MG 1x3 B

UZET AZITHROMYCIN TABLETS USP 500MGBOX OF 1X3 TABL...

Where Azithromycin is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Azithromycin from India, by trade value

India exports Azithromycin to 10+ countries under 57 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is United States ($33.6M), followed by Nigeria ($15.9M) and Iraq ($15.6M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Azithromycin pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	United States	$33.6M	17.5%
#2	Nigeria	$15.9M	8.3%
#3	Iraq	$15.6M	8.1%
#4	France	$11.3M	5.9%
#5	South Africa	$11.0M	5.7%
#6	Tanzania	$7.9M	4.1%
#7	Sri Lanka	$6.1M	3.2%
#8	Zambia	$5.2M	2.7%
#9	Ethiopia	$4.8M	2.5%
#10	Turkey	$4.7M	2.4%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Azithromycin primarily under HS code 30042064 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Azithromycin HS Codes

The Harmonized System (HS) is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers to classify traded products. Developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO), it is used by over 200 countries for customs tariffs, trade statistics, and regulatory compliance. Each HS code is a 6-digit number (extended to 8 digits in India's Customs Tariff Schedule) that precisely identifies a product category.

How Azithromycin HS Codes Work

Azithromycin falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 57 codes used for Azithromycin exports span multiple headings:

Heading 3003 — Medicaments not put up in measured doses or for retail sale (bulk APIs, intermediates)
Heading 3004 — Medicaments put up in measured doses or for retail sale (finished formulations)
Heading 3005 — Wadding, gauze, bandages for medical use
Heading 3006 — Pharmaceutical goods (sutures, reagents, dental cements)

The most significant distinction for Azithromycin is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Azithromycin trade (including the dominant code 30042064 at 87.7%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30042064 refers to "Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Azithromycin Export Classification

Correct HS code classification is critical for Azithromycin exports from India. Misclassification can result in customs delays, incorrect duty assessment, and regulatory penalties. Key compliance considerations for pharmaceutical stakeholders:

Import Duty Classification

Azithromycin import duties vary significantly by HS code and destination country. HS 3004 (finished formulations) typically attracts different duty rates than HS 3003 (bulk APIs). Many developing countries offer preferential rates for essential medicines including Azithromycin.

DGFT & Indian Customs Requirements

Indian exporters must declare the correct 8-digit ITC-HS code on shipping bills filed with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Azithromycin exports require Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approval and must comply with Drug & Cosmetics Act regulations.

WHO Prequalification

For international procurement (UNICEF, Global Fund), Azithromycin products must meet WHO Prequalification standards. WHO PQ status affects which HS codes are eligible for preferential procurement pricing and duty exemptions in recipient countries.

Country-Specific Registration

Each destination country requires product registration before import. Key markets like United States and Nigeria have specific pharmaceutical regulatory bodies that must approve the product before customs clearance.

Related Antibiotics — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

Other products in the Antibiotics therapeutic category that may share HS code classifications with Azithromycin

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

TransData Nexus Azithromycin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

Azithromycin, classified under HS code 30042064, is subject to varying Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) tariff rates and preferential treatments across key importing countries.

United States: The U.S. International Trade Commission indicates that the MFN tariff rate for HS 30042064 is 0%. Under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), India benefits from duty-free access for eligible pharmaceutical products, including Azithromycin.

Nigeria: According to the Nigeria Customs Service, the MFN tariff rate for HS 30042064 is 5%. Nigeria and India are both members of the Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries (GSTP), which may offer reduced tariffs; however, specific preferential rates should be confirmed with Nigerian customs authorities.

Iraq: The General Customs Authority of Iraq applies an MFN tariff rate of 5% on HS 30042064. There are no known preferential trade agreements between Iraq and India affecting this product.

France: As an EU member, France applies the EU's Common External Tariff, which sets the MFN rate for HS 30042064 at 0%. The EU-India Cooperation Agreement does not currently provide preferential tariffs for pharmaceuticals.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Azithromycin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Azithromycin is primarily classified under HS code 30042064, which pertains to medicaments containing antibiotics, put up in measured doses or for retail sale. However, classification disputes may arise between HS headings 3003 and 3004.

HS 3003: Covers medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or for retail sale.

HS 3004: Encompasses medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or for retail sale.

Common misclassification occurs when Azithromycin, intended for retail sale, is incorrectly classified under HS 3003 instead of HS 3004. Such errors can lead to incorrect duty assessments and potential customs penalties. The World Customs Organization (WCO) emphasizes the importance of accurate classification to ensure compliance with international trade regulations. Importers and exporters should refer to the WCO's Harmonized System Explanatory Notes and seek advance rulings from national customs authorities to mitigate misclassification risks.

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Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Azithromycin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Azithromycin is recognized in several major pharmacopoeias, including the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), British Pharmacopoeia (BP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). These monographs specify stringent quality standards:

Purity/Assay Requirements: Typically, Azithromycin must contain not less than 95.0% and not more than 105.0% of the labeled amount, calculated on an anhydrous basis.

Dissolution Testing: Ensures that the drug releases the active ingredient at an appropriate rate, with specific conditions and acceptance criteria outlined in each pharmacopoeia.

Stability Testing: Conducted in accordance with the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering climatic zones:

Zone I and II: Temperate climates

Zone III: Hot and dry climates

Frequently Asked Questions — Azithromycin HS Codes

Common questions about Azithromycin trade classification, answered with data from Indian Customs records.

What is the HS code for Azithromycin exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Azithromycin exports from India is 30042064 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)), which accounts for 87.7% of all Azithromycin trade valued at $168.9M. In total, India exports Azithromycin under 57 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Azithromycin trade?

Azithromycin is exported from India under 57 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $192.5M across 15,098 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 98.4% of total trade.

What is HS code 30042064?

HS code 30042064 refers to "Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Azithromycin, this code covers $168.9M in trade value with 10,815 transactions, 755 suppliers, and 1939 buyers across 414 countries. The average unit price under this code is $23.07.

What is the difference between HS 30042064 and 30049099 for Azithromycin?

HS 30042064 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)) accounts for 87.7% of Azithromycin trade ($168.9M) with an average unit price of $23.07, while HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) covers 6.5% ($12.6M) at $81.11 per unit. HS 30042064 involves 755 suppliers and 1939 buyers, compared to 516 suppliers and 807 buyers for HS 30049099.

Official References & Regulatory Resources

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

Research Methodology & Data Transparency

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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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