Churna HS Code Trade Classification — 18 Codes, $4.5B Trade

Q: How much Churna is exported under HS code 30039011?

Under HS code 30039011, India exports $4.5B worth of Churna, representing 100.0% of total Churna trade. This involves 494 shipments from 44 Indian exporters to 43 buyers in 30 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Churna from India?

The top importing countries for Churna from India are United Arab Emirates, Nepal, United States. The leading importer United Arab Emirates accounts for $574.9K in trade value. In total, Churna is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 18 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Churna exporters from India?

The leading Churna exporters from India include DABUR NEPAL PVT LTD ($2.6B), DABUR NEPAL P LTD ($1.8B), DABUR NEPAL P LIMITED ($45.1M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $4.5B.

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$1.8M262 Suppliers71 CountriesHS 30049011

ExportsIndia → UNITED ARAB32.1%India → NEPAL19.6%

Churna HS Codes (2026) — 18 Classifications, $4.5B Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Churna HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Churna under 18 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $4.5B across 4,737 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30039011 (Other medicaments of two or more mixed constituents (not retail)), accounting for 100.0% of all Churna trade at $4.5B. HS 30049011 (Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathic — of Ayurveda) follows at 0.0% ($1.8M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 100.0% of total Churna trade from India. The average transaction value is $947357. Key importing markets include United Arab Emirates, Nepal, United States. Leading exporters include DABUR NEPAL PVT LTD and DABUR NEPAL P LTD . Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Churna HS Code Analysis — 18 classifications, $4.5B trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Churna HS code analysis — 18 classifications · $4.5B trade value · 4,737 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Churna HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30039011	$4.5B	100.0%	494	$639.08	44	30
#2	30049011	$1.8M	0.0%

HS 30039011

Other medicaments of two or more mixed constituents (not retail) · 100.0% of Churna trade

$4.5B

Trade Value

100.0%

Market Share

494

Transactions

$639.08

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 44Buyers: 43Countries: 30

Common Product Descriptions:

CHURNA

KAYAM CHURNA 100G(ASPERINV)

ASAGANDH CHURNA

HS 30049011

Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathic — of Ayurveda · 0.0% of Churna trade

$1.8M

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

3,943

Transactions

$20.37

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 276Buyers: 453Countries: 127

Common Product Descriptions:

HERBAL PRODUCTS - AMLA CHURNA

LAVANG BHASKAR CHURNA 3GM 100 SACHET JAR

LAVANG BHASKAR CHURNA 120GM(3 CASE)

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 0.0% of Churna trade

$36.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

120

Transactions

$15.34

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 39Buyers: 44Countries: 32

Common Product Descriptions:

Aamvatantak Churna

PHARMACEUTICAL ITEMS- PADY CHURNA-CHURNA

SITOPLADI CHURNA 60 G AYURVEDIC CHURNA B

HS 30039090

Other medicaments of mixed constituents (not put up for retail sale) · 0.0% of Churna trade

$15.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$16.16

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 9Buyers: 10Countries: 7

Common Product Descriptions:

SITOPALADI CHURNAM

PUSHYANUGA CHURNAM

AVIPATHI CHURNAM

HS 30049029

Other analgesics and antipyretics, put up for retail sale · 0.0% of Churna trade

$8.9K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$7.83

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 14Buyers: 17Countries: 13

Common Product Descriptions:

THALEESADI CHURNAM 100 GM ( AYURVEDIC )

AYURVEDIC MEDICAMENTS HERBAL FORMULATION VARA CHU...

ASWAGANDHA CHURNAM

HS 30039015

Other medicaments of two or more mixed constituents (not retail) · 0.0% of Churna trade

$7.9K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$76.03

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 2Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

Kayam Churna 100 gms x 100

Kayam Churna Advance Granules (Jeera) 100 gms x 90...

HS 30049049

Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail) · 0.0% of Churna trade

$7.8K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$6.47

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 5Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS- NAVKARSHIK CHURNA

HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS- STHOLYANTAK CHURNA

HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS- MUTRAKRICHANTAK CHURNA

HS 30049039

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

$4.6K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$5.17

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 6Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

Patanjali Ashwagandha Churna 100gm

HERBAL SUPPLEMENT-MUTRAKRICHANTAK CHURNA

HERBAL SUPPLEMENT-PRADRANTAK CHURNA

HS 30049011

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

$4.2K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$7.20

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

DIGESTIVE CHURNA (100GM*30JAR)KGS

DIGETIVE CHURNA (100 GM*100BOTTLE)KGS

KAYAM CHURNA 100G (AS PER INV)KGS

#10

HS 30049015

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

$4.2K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$8.39

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

KAYAM CHURNA 100GMS AS INV

#11

HS 30041090

Other medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail) · 0.0% of Churna trade

$3.1K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.02

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

BHAVNAGARI LX CHURNA

#12

HS 30049013

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

$1.7K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$34.60

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

AYURVEDIC SYSTEM-Sitopaladi Churna 60gm

VALLARAI CHURNAM

Kadukkai Churnam

#13

HS 30041010

Ampicillin and its salts, put up for retail sale · 0.0% of Churna trade

$794

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.53

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

AYURVEDIC SIDDHA SYSTEM Saraswata churna60 gm

#14

HS 30029020

Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms · 0.0% of Churna trade

$788

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$131.38

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

ZANDU TRIPHALA CHURNA OTHER DETAILS AS PER DOCUMEN...

#15

HS 30049014

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

$445

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$43.49

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

SIDDA SYSTEM-Sivanili Churna Tablets 60N

MAHA SUDARSHAN CHURNA

#16

HS 30043110

Insulin preparations, put up for retail sale · 0.0% of Churna trade

$87

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.42

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

HERBAL TRIPHALA CHURNA 100 GM

#17

HS 30049086

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

$48

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.38

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

SITOPLADI CHURNA 100 G AYURVEDIC PROPRI

#18

HS 30049099

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

$35

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.98

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

PATANJALI ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA (100GM)PCS

Where Churna is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Churna from India, by trade value

India exports Churna to 10+ countries under 18 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is United Arab Emirates ($574.9K), followed by Nepal ($351.8K) and United States ($150.6K). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Churna pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	United Arab Emirates	$574.9K	0.0%
#2	Nepal	$351.8K	0.0%
#3	United States	$150.6K	0.0%
#4	Germany	$97.8K	0.0%
#5	South Africa	$82.7K	0.0%
#6	Canada	$71.7K	0.0%
#7	Australia	$64.8K	0.0%
#8	Russia	$55.2K	0.0%
#9	United Kingdom	$48.1K	0.0%
#10	Tanzania	$42.8K	0.0%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Churna primarily under HS code 30039011 (Other medicaments of two or more mixed constituents (not retail)). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Churna 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 Churna HS Codes Work

Churna falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 18 codes used for Churna 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 Churna is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Churna trade (as finished formulations ready for dispensing). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30039011 refers to "Other medicaments of two or more mixed constituents (not retail)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Churna Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Churna 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 Churna.

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). Churna 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), Churna 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 Arab Emirates and Nepal have specific pharmaceutical regulatory bodies that must approve the product before customs clearance.

Related Ayurvedic & Herbal Products — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

Other products in the Ayurvedic & Herbal Products therapeutic category that may share HS code classifications with Churna

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

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1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

The Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates and preferential rates under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for HS code 30039011 vary across the top importing countries:

United Arab Emirates (UAE): The UAE applies an MFN tariff rate of 5% on pharmaceutical products under HS code 30039011. There is no specific FTA between India and the UAE that provides preferential tariff rates for this product.

Nepal: Nepal, as a member of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), offers preferential tariff rates to member countries, including India. Pharmaceutical products under HS code 30039011 may benefit from reduced or zero tariffs under SAFTA provisions.

United States: The United States maintains an MFN tariff rate of 0% for pharmaceutical products under HS code 30039011. There is no specific FTA between India and the United States that alters this rate.

Germany: As a member of the European Union, Germany applies an MFN tariff rate of 0% on pharmaceutical products under HS code 30039011. The EU does not have an FTA with India that affects this tariff rate.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Churna HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

The classification of Churna under HS codes 3003 (Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses) versus 3004 (Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses) depends on the product's presentation and packaging. Churna, typically sold in bulk powder form without specific dosing, is appropriately classified under HS code 3003. However, if Churna is packaged in measured doses, such as capsules or sachets, it should be classified under HS code 3004.

Common errors in classification include misidentifying the product's form, leading to incorrect HS code assignment. Such misclassifications can result in customs penalties, including fines and delays in shipment clearance. Recent rulings by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and national customs authorities emphasize the importance of accurate classification based on product presentation. For instance, a WCO ruling highlighted that bulk powders without dosing are to be classified under HS code 3003, while those in measured doses fall under HS code 3004.

Our data indicates that Churna is predominantly classified under HS code 30039011, accounting for 100% of trade value across 494 transactions. This consistency suggests a general consensus on its classification; however, vigilance is necessary to avoid misclassification, especially when product presentations vary.

TransData Nexus Research · WTO tariff schedules, WCO classification, pharmacopoeia standardsMar 2026

Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Churna HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Churna, as an Ayurvedic formulation, is primarily recognized in the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). The IP provides monographs detailing the standards for identity, purity, and strength of Ayurvedic medicines, including Churna. These monographs specify assay requirements to ensure the correct composition and potency of the product.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), British Pharmacopoeia (BP), and European Pharmacopoeia (EP) do not typically include monographs for traditional Ayurvedic formulations like Churna. However, manufacturers aiming to market Churna in regions governed by these pharmacopoeias should ensure compliance with general quality standards applicable to herbal medicines.

Quality control measures for Churna include dissolution testing to assess the release of active constituents, ensuring bioavailability. Stability testing is conducted per the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering the climatic zones of the target markets. For instance, ICH Zone IV, which includes countries with hot and humid climates, requires specific stability conditions to ensure product efficacy throughout its shelf life.

Adhering to these pharmacopoeial standards and quality control measures is crucial for the acceptance of Churna in international markets and for ensuring consumer safety.

TransData Nexus Research · WTO tariff schedules, WCO classification, pharmacopoeia standardsMar 2026

Frequently Asked Questions — Churna HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Churna exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Churna exports from India is 30039011 (Other medicaments of two or more mixed constituents (not retail)), which accounts for 100.0% of all Churna trade valued at $4.5B. In total, India exports Churna under 18 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Churna trade?

Churna is exported from India under 18 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $4.5B across 4,737 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 100.0% of total trade.

What is HS code 30039011?

HS code 30039011 refers to "Other medicaments of two or more mixed constituents (not retail)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Churna, this code covers $4.5B in trade value with 494 transactions, 44 suppliers, and 43 buyers across 30 countries. The average unit price under this code is $639.08.

What is the difference between HS 30039011 and 30049011 for Churna?

HS 30039011 (Other medicaments of two or more mixed constituents (not retail)) accounts for 100.0% of Churna trade ($4.5B) with an average unit price of $639.08, while HS 30049011 (Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathic — of Ayurveda) covers 0.0% ($1.8M) at $20.37 per unit. HS 30039011 involves 44 suppliers and 43 buyers, compared to 276 suppliers and 453 buyers for HS 30049011.

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 HS code 30039011?

What is the difference between HS 30039011 and 30049011 for Churna?

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