Benzylpenicillin HS Code Trade Classification — 9 Codes, $11.0M Trade

Q: How much Benzylpenicillin is exported under HS code 30041010?

Under HS code 30041010, India exports $7.9M worth of Benzylpenicillin, representing 71.6% of total Benzylpenicillin trade. This involves 61 shipments from 27 Indian exporters to 31 buyers in 30 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Benzylpenicillin from India?

The top importing countries for Benzylpenicillin from India are France, Malaysia, Afghanistan. The leading importer France accounts for $1.9M in trade value. In total, Benzylpenicillin is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 9 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Benzylpenicillin exporters from India?

The leading Benzylpenicillin exporters from India include REYOUNG PHARMACEUTICAL CO LIMITED ($7.0M), MEDREICH LIMITED ($1.4M), KARNATAKA ANTIBIOTICS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED ($543.0K). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $11.0M.

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

HS code 30041090 has the highest average unit price at $109.39 per unit for Benzylpenicillin exports. This compares to the overall market average of $44257.89 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30041010 averages $11.78 per unit.

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$3.8M41 Suppliers39 CountriesHS 30041090

ExportsIndia → FRANCE50.4%India → MALAYSIA16.0%

ImportsCHINA → India$7.2M

#1 Supplier: MEDREICH LIMITED #1 Buyer: TEDIS

Benzylpenicillin HS Codes (2026) — 9 Classifications, $11.0M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Benzylpenicillin HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Benzylpenicillin under 9 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $11.0M across 249 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30041010 (Ampicillin and its salts, put up for retail sale), accounting for 71.6% of all Benzylpenicillin trade at $7.9M. HS 30041090 (Other medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail)) follows at 23.9% ($2.6M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 99.7% of total Benzylpenicillin trade from India. The average transaction value is $44258. Key importing markets include France, Malaysia, Afghanistan. Leading exporters include REYOUNG PHARMACEUTICAL CO LIMITED and MEDREICH LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

Benzylpenicillin HS Code Analysis — 9 classifications, $11.0M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Benzylpenicillin HS code analysis — 9 classifications · $11.0M trade value · 249 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Benzylpenicillin HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30041010	$7.9M	71.6%	61	$11.78	27	30
#2	30041090	$2.6M	23.9%

HS 30041010

Ampicillin and its salts, put up for retail sale · 71.6% of Benzylpenicillin trade

$7.9M

Trade Value

71.6%

Market Share

Transactions

$11.78

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 27Buyers: 31Countries: 30

Common Product Descriptions:

BENZYLPENICILLIN FOR INJECTION BP 500000

BENZATHINE BENZYLPENICILLIN FOR INJECTIO

HARMLESS MEDICINES FOR HUMAN USE BENZYLPENICILLIN ...

HS 30041090

Other medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail) · 23.9% of Benzylpenicillin trade

$2.6M

Trade Value

23.9%

Market Share

109

Transactions

$109.39

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 11Buyers: 20Countries: 21

Common Product Descriptions:

BENZATHINE BENZYLPENICILLINE 2.4MIU INJ

BENZATHINE BENZYLPENICILLINE 1.2MIU INJ

BENZATHINE BENZYLPENICILLINE 0.6 MIU INJ

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 2.9% of Benzylpenicillin trade

$315.1K

Trade Value

2.9%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.41

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 20Buyers: 26Countries: 21

Common Product Descriptions:

BENZATHINE BENZYLPENICILLIN INJ (1.2 MI

BENZATHINE BENZYLPENICILLIN INJ. (2.4 MI

BENZATHINE BENZYLPENICILLIN INJ. (1.2 MI

HS 30049029

Other analgesics and antipyretics, put up for retail sale · 0.7% of Benzylpenicillin trade

$77.2K

Trade Value

0.7%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.32

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 5Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

BENZYLPENICILLIN FOR INJECTION B.P 3G -5

BENZYLPENICILLIN 3G

BENZYLPENICILLIN FOR INJECTION BP 3GM (5

HS 30041030

Penicillin V and its salts, put up for retail sale · 0.7% of Benzylpenicillin trade

$74.0K

Trade Value

0.7%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.33

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

BENZATHINE BENZYLPENICILLIN 2.4MIU INJ BENZATHINE ...

HS 30041020

Amoxicillin and its salts, put up for retail sale · 0.3% of Benzylpenicillin trade

$27.6K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.14

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

BENZYLPENICILLIN FOR INJECTION BP 600 MG1 MIU BEPE...

HS 30066010

Chemical contraceptive preparations · 0.0% of Benzylpenicillin trade

$3.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.38

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

INJECTION, CRISPEN 10-BENZYLPENICILLIN INJ 600MG B...

HS 30049099

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 0.0% of Benzylpenicillin trade

$1.8K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$10.79

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

BENZYLPENICILLIN SODIUM 5MUI INJ BENZYLPENICILLIN ...

AS PER INVOICE NO:ZPPL/XP/2425/044 DATE:17.04.2024...

HS 30041010

Medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail) · 0.0% of Benzylpenicillin trade

$194

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$9.72

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN USE B/N P25124 M...

Where Benzylpenicillin is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Benzylpenicillin from India, by trade value

India exports Benzylpenicillin to 10+ countries under 9 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is France ($1.9M), followed by Malaysia ($616.0K) and Afghanistan ($538.4K). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Benzylpenicillin pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	France	$1.9M	17.6%
#2	Malaysia	$616.0K	5.6%
#3	Afghanistan	$538.4K	4.9%
#4	Philippines	$107.1K	1.0%
#5	Papua New Guinea	$105.5K	1.0%
#6	Honduras	$92.2K	0.8%
#7	Malawi	$74.0K	0.7%
#8	Chile	$49.7K	0.5%
#9	South Africa	$41.9K	0.4%
#10	United Arab Emirates	$38.6K	0.4%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Benzylpenicillin primarily under HS code 30041010 (Ampicillin and its salts, put up for retail sale). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Benzylpenicillin 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 Benzylpenicillin HS Codes Work

Benzylpenicillin falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 9 codes used for Benzylpenicillin 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 Benzylpenicillin is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Benzylpenicillin trade (including the dominant code 30041010 at 71.6%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30041010 refers to "Ampicillin and its salts, put up for retail sale".

Regulatory & Compliance — Benzylpenicillin Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Benzylpenicillin 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 Benzylpenicillin.

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). Benzylpenicillin 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), Benzylpenicillin 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 France and Malaysia have specific pharmaceutical regulatory bodies that must approve the product before customs clearance.

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

TransData Nexus Benzylpenicillin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

Benzylpenicillin is primarily classified under HS code 30041010, which pertains to penicillins and their derivatives, put up in measured doses or forms for retail sale. The Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates and any preferential rates under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with India for this HS code vary across the top importing countries:

France: As a member of the European Union, France applies the EU's Common External Tariff. Pharmaceutical products under HS code 30041010 are generally subject to an MFN tariff rate of 0%. There is no specific FTA between India and the EU that alters this rate.

Malaysia: Malaysia's MFN tariff rate for HS code 30041010 is 0%. Under the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (MICECA), certain pharmaceutical products may benefit from preferential tariffs; however, specific details for HS code 30041010 should be verified with Malaysian customs authorities.

Afghanistan: Afghanistan applies an MFN tariff rate of 2.5% for HS code 30041010. There is no FTA between India and Afghanistan that affects this rate.

Philippines: The Philippines imposes an MFN tariff rate of 3% on HS code 30041010. Under the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA), certain pharmaceutical products may be eligible for reduced tariffs; specific applicability should be confirmed with Philippine customs authorities.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Benzylpenicillin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Benzylpenicillin can be classified under different HS codes depending on its form and packaging:

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

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

Common misclassification errors occur when the product's packaging and intended use are not accurately considered. For instance, classifying a bulk shipment of Benzylpenicillin intended for further processing under HS 3004 instead of HS 3003 can lead to incorrect duty assessments and potential customs penalties.

According to TransData Nexus data, Benzylpenicillin has been associated with nine different HS codes, with 71.6% of trade value classified under HS 30041010. This indicates a predominant classification under HS 3004, suggesting that most shipments are in forms suitable for retail sale.

Customs authorities may impose penalties for misclassification, including fines and delays in clearance. Recent rulings by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and national customs authorities emphasize the importance of accurate classification based on the product's physical form and packaging. Importers are advised to consult the WCO's Harmonized System Explanatory Notes and seek binding rulings when classification is uncertain.

Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

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1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Benzylpenicillin 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, the assay for Benzylpenicillin should be within 90.0% to 110.0% of the labeled amount, ensuring the product's potency and efficacy.

Dissolution Testing: For oral dosage forms, dissolution testing is conducted to ensure that the drug releases appropriately in the body. The specific dissolution criteria depend on the formulation and are detailed in the respective pharmacopoeial monographs.

Stability Testing: Stability studies are conducted in accordance with the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering different climatic zones:

Zone I and II: Temperate climates

Zone III: Hot and dry climates

Frequently Asked Questions — Benzylpenicillin HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Benzylpenicillin exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Benzylpenicillin exports from India is 30041010 (Ampicillin and its salts, put up for retail sale), which accounts for 71.6% of all Benzylpenicillin trade valued at $7.9M. In total, India exports Benzylpenicillin under 9 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Benzylpenicillin trade?

Benzylpenicillin is exported from India under 9 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $11.0M across 249 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 99.7% of total trade.

What is HS code 30041010?

HS code 30041010 refers to "Ampicillin and its salts, put up for retail sale" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Benzylpenicillin, this code covers $7.9M in trade value with 61 transactions, 27 suppliers, and 31 buyers across 30 countries. The average unit price under this code is $11.78.

What is the difference between HS 30041010 and 30041090 for Benzylpenicillin?

HS 30041010 (Ampicillin and its salts, put up for retail sale) accounts for 71.6% of Benzylpenicillin trade ($7.9M) with an average unit price of $11.78, while HS 30041090 (Other medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail)) covers 23.9% ($2.6M) at $109.39 per unit. HS 30041010 involves 27 suppliers and 31 buyers, compared to 11 suppliers and 20 buyers for HS 30041090.

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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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 the difference between HS 30041010 and 30041090 for Benzylpenicillin?

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