Cyclosporine HS Code Trade Classification — 33 Codes, $43.8M Trade

Q: How much Cyclosporine is exported under HS code 30021500?

Under HS code 30021500, India exports $27.2M worth of Cyclosporine, representing 62.1% of total Cyclosporine trade. This involves 16 shipments from 5 Indian exporters to 4 buyers in 6 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Cyclosporine from India?

The top importing countries for Cyclosporine from India are United States, Turkey, Ecuador. The leading importer United States accounts for $3.2M in trade value. In total, Cyclosporine is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 33 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Cyclosporine exporters from India?

The leading Cyclosporine exporters from India include NOVARTIS PHARMA AG ($26.8M), STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED ($2.6M), CONCORD BIOTECH LIMITED ($2.4M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $43.8M.

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

HS code 30 has the highest average unit price at $23977.40 per unit for Cyclosporine exports. This compares to the overall market average of $16069.73 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30021500 averages $1629.86 per unit.

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$12.1M177 Suppliers100 CountriesHS 30049099

ExportsIndia → UNITED STATES26.8%India → TURKEY22.6%

ImportsFRANCE → India$28.8M UNITED STATES → India$2.0M

#1 Supplier: STRIDES PHARMA

Cyclosporine HS Codes (2026) — 33 Classifications, $43.8M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Cyclosporine HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Cyclosporine under 33 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $43.8M across 2,726 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30021500 (Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale), accounting for 62.1% of all Cyclosporine trade at $27.2M. HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) follows at 17.1% ($7.5M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 97.4% of total Cyclosporine trade from India. The average transaction value is $16070. Key importing markets include United States, Turkey, Ecuador. Leading exporters include NOVARTIS PHARMA AG and STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

Cyclosporine HS Code Analysis — 33 classifications, $43.8M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Cyclosporine HS code analysis — 33 classifications · $43.8M trade value · 2,726 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Cyclosporine HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30021500	$27.2M	62.1%	16	$1629.86	5	6
#2	30049099	$7.5M	17.1%

HS 30021500

Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 62.1% of Cyclosporine trade

$27.2M

Trade Value

62.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$1629.86

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 4Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

MEDICINE FOR HUMAN USE CYCLOSPORINE BRAN

MEDICINE FOR HUMAN USE CYCLOSPORINE 50 M

SANDIMMUN NEORAL SOL 100MG / ML GLB 50ML (X) BO IN...

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 17.1% of Cyclosporine trade

$7.5M

Trade Value

17.1%

Market Share

1,825

Transactions

$147.14

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 204Buyers: 272Countries: 140

Common Product Descriptions:

ARPIMUNE ME 100 MG CAP ( CYCLOSPORINE CA

CYCLOMUNE 0.05% 3ML (CYCLOSPORINE) SIZE-

CYCLOPHIL ME 100MG (CYCLOSPORINE) SIZE-5

HS 30042099

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 12.7% of Cyclosporine trade

$5.6M

Trade Value

12.7%

Market Share

382

Transactions

$22.87

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 61Buyers: 105Countries: 72

Common Product Descriptions:

CYCLOSPORINE I.P 100 MG SANDIMMUN NEORAL

SANDIMMUM NEORAL(CYCLOSPORINE 100 MG)

ICHMUNE C 25MG Cyclosporine Capsules

HS 30044990

Other medicaments containing alkaloids or derivatives (retail) · 3.4% of Cyclosporine trade

$1.5M

Trade Value

3.4%

Market Share

Transactions

$29.46

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 9Buyers: 7Countries: 7

Common Product Descriptions:

CYCLOSPORINE SANDIMMUM NEORAL 50MG CAP5X10'S

VISIOCARE OINTMENT [10 PC]EACH PC CONT CYCLOSPORIN...

VISIOCARE OINTMENT [70 PC]EACH PC CONT CYCLOSPORIN...

HS 30043190

Other medicaments containing insulin (retail) · 2.1% of Cyclosporine trade

$916.7K

Trade Value

2.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.88

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 13Buyers: 13Countries: 9

Common Product Descriptions:

CONIMUNE ME 100MG (5 CAP) (CYCLOSPORINE

CONIMUNE ME 25 (5 TAB) (CYCLOSPORINE IP)

ASPER INVOICE NO ZPPL XP 2223 399 DATE 27 02 2023 ...

HS 30

Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30) · 1.0% of Cyclosporine trade

$426.3K

Trade Value

1.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$23977.40

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

Cyclosporine Elecsys cobas e 100 - 05889014190 (LI...

7251246190 CYCLOSPORINE ELECSYS E2G 300 -ECLIA KIT...

Cyclosporine Elecsys E2G 300 - 07251246190 (LIST 4...

HS 30049063

Anti-inflammatory preparations (non-steroidal) (retail) · 0.3% of Cyclosporine trade

$147.5K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$33.23

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

(RELEVANT BULK DRUG:CYCLOSPORINE USP/IP:

ARPIMUNE ME 50MG CAPSULES CYCLOSPORINE

ARPIMUNE ME 100MG CAPSULES CYCLOSPORINE

HS 30042019

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.3% of Cyclosporine trade

$115.6K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$36.82

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

CYCLOSPORINE CAPSULES 50MG, (ACTUAL QTY:

NEORAL 50MG - CYCLOSPORINE CAPSULES 50MG

HS 30041090

Other medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail) · 0.3% of Cyclosporine trade

$114.0K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

110

Transactions

$19.57

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 7Buyers: 9Countries: 8

Common Product Descriptions:

Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05% (

RESTASIS OPHTHALMIC - CYCLOSPORINE OPH

RESTASIS OPHTHALMIC - CYCLOSPORINE OPHT

#10

HS 30032000

Medicaments containing antibiotics (not retail) · 0.2% of Cyclosporine trade

$73.2K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$31.36

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 20Countries: 20

Common Product Descriptions:

AUROSPORINE [CYCLOSPORINE 2% W/V - 5ML]

AUROSPORINE AUROSPORINE(CYCLOSPORINE 2%

AUROSPORINE CYCLOSPORINE 2 W V 5ML

#11

HS 30029020

Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms · 0.1% of Cyclosporine trade

$55.8K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$238.72

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 3Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

CYCLOSPORINE ELECSYS COBAS E 100

Cyclosporine Elecsys cobas e 100- 05889014190(LIST...

Cyclosporine Elecsys E2G 300 -07251246190 (LIST 4 ...

#12

HS 30049029

Other analgesics and antipyretics, put up for retail sale · 0.1% of Cyclosporine trade

$40.8K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$15.82

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

BRUMUNE 100 (CYCLOSPORINE CAPSULES USP 1

CYCLOMUNE EYE DROPS 0.05% (SUN PHARMA, CYCLOSPORIN...

RESTASIS 0.05% (ALLERGAN, CYCLOSPORINE)

#13

HS 30041020

Amoxicillin and its salts, put up for retail sale · 0.1% of Cyclosporine trade

$27.2K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$34.63

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

HARMLESS MED FOR HUMAN USE : CYCLOSPORINE 50MG SAN...

#14

HS 30049095

Dermatological preparations, put up for retail sale · 0.1% of Cyclosporine trade

$26.4K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.50

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

HARMLESS MEDICINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONCYCLOSPORIN...

#15

HS 30049099

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

$23.5K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$17.05

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 11Buyers: 9Countries: 8

Common Product Descriptions:

CYCLOMUNE 0.05% EYE DROP (CYCLOSPORINE EYE DROP)

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS CYCLOMUNE EYE DROP 0.05% ...

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS RESTASIS 0.05%CYCLOSPORIN...

#16

HS 30049085

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

$19.9K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$4.86

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 9Countries: 10

Common Product Descriptions:

NOT FOR HUMAN USE VETERINARY PHARMACEUTICAL FINISH...

NOT FOR HUMAN USE. VETERINARY PHARMACEUTICAL FINIS...

#17

HS 30045090

Other medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 0.0% of Cyclosporine trade

$12.5K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$6.17

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 13Buyers: 11Countries: 15

Common Product Descriptions:

CYCLOSPORINE 100MG CAPS COMPOSITION EACH HARD GELA...

CONTAIN MEDICINES HARMLESS PHARMACEUTICAL ...

MEDICINE FOR HUMAN USE CYCLOSPORINE CAPSULE IP 25M...

#18

HS 30049069

Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail) · 0.0% of Cyclosporine trade

$11.4K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$11.28

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 10Countries: 9

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICAL ITEMS- CYCLOSPORINE 50MG

PHARMACEUTICAL ITEMS- CYCLOSPORINE 100MG

AUROSPORINE CYCLOSPORINE 2% - 5 ML

#19

HS 30049048

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

$9.4K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$41.03

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

Restasis Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05% W/...

#20

HS 30049049

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

$5.9K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$5.50

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 6Countries: 7

Common Product Descriptions:

CYCLOPHIL ME-25 CYCLOSPORINE 25 MG CAPSU

VISOCARE OINTMENT - CYCLOSPORINE

CYCLOMUNE 0.05% EYE DROPS - CYCLOSPORINE

Where Cyclosporine is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Cyclosporine from India, by trade value

India exports Cyclosporine to 10+ countries under 33 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is United States ($3.2M), followed by Turkey ($2.7M) and Ecuador ($1.3M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Cyclosporine pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	United States	$3.2M	7.4%
#2	Turkey	$2.7M	6.3%
#3	Ecuador	$1.3M	2.9%
#4	United Arab Emirates	$992.0K	2.3%
#5	Saudi Arabia	$581.3K	1.3%
#6	Mauritius	$365.3K	0.8%
#7	Sri Lanka	$299.8K	0.7%
#8	Jordan	$283.8K	0.6%
#9	Yemen	$262.3K	0.6%
#10	Spain	$206.4K	0.5%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Cyclosporine primarily under HS code 30021500 (Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Cyclosporine 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 Cyclosporine HS Codes Work

Cyclosporine falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 33 codes used for Cyclosporine 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 Cyclosporine is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Cyclosporine trade (as finished formulations ready for dispensing). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30021500 refers to "Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale".

Regulatory & Compliance — Cyclosporine Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Cyclosporine 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 Cyclosporine.

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). Cyclosporine 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), Cyclosporine 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 Turkey have specific pharmaceutical regulatory bodies that must approve the product before customs clearance.

Related Immunosuppressants — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

Other products in the Immunosuppressants therapeutic category that may share HS code classifications with Cyclosporine

tacrolimus sirolimus mycophenolate

Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

TransData Nexus Cyclosporine HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

Cyclosporine, classified under HS code 30021500, is subject to varying Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates and preferential treatments across key importing countries:

United States: The MFN tariff rate for HS code 30021500 is 0%. Under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), certain developing countries may benefit from duty-free access for pharmaceutical products, including Cyclosporine. However, India is not currently a GSP beneficiary.

Turkey: As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Turkey applies an MFN tariff rate of 0% on pharmaceutical products under HS code 30021500. Turkey and India have a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) that may offer reduced tariffs on specific products; however, Cyclosporine's inclusion would require verification from the Turkish Ministry of Trade.

Ecuador: Ecuador's MFN tariff rate for HS code 30021500 is 0%. While Ecuador is a member of the Andean Community, which has trade agreements with various countries, there is no specific Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Ecuador and India affecting Cyclosporine imports.

United Arab Emirates (UAE): The UAE applies an MFN tariff rate of 0% on pharmaceutical products under HS code 30021500. The UAE is part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which has a unified customs tariff; however, there is no specific FTA between the UAE and India impacting Cyclosporine imports.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Cyclosporine HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Cyclosporine can be classified under HS codes 3003 or 3004, depending on its form and intended use:

HS Code 3003: This code pertains to "Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 30.02, 30.05, or 30.06) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale." Cyclosporine in bulk form, not packaged for retail, falls under this classification.

HS Code 3004: This code covers "Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 30.02, 30.05, or 30.06) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale." Cyclosporine prepared in dosages for retail sale is classified here.

Common misclassification errors include:

Classifying bulk Cyclosporine under HS 3004 instead of 3003.

Misidentifying retail-packaged Cyclosporine under HS 3003.

Such misclassifications can lead to customs penalties, including fines and delays in shipment clearance. Our internal data indicates that 62.1% of Cyclosporine shipments are correctly classified under HS code 30021500. However, the use of 33 different HS codes across 2,726 shipments suggests a significant risk of misclassification. Importers and exporters should ensure accurate classification to comply with international trade regulations and avoid potential penalties.

Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Cyclosporine HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Cyclosporine is recognized in several major pharmacopoeias, each specifying stringent quality standards:

United States Pharmacopeia (USP): The USP monograph for Cyclosporine specifies that the active ingredient should contain not less than 97.0% and not more than 101.5% of Cyclosporine. This revision, effective December 1, 2013, widened the assay limits to accommodate manufacturing variations.

British Pharmacopoeia (BP): The BP monograph aligns closely with the USP, detailing similar assay requirements and quality parameters for Cyclosporine.

European Pharmacopoeia (EP): The EP provides comprehensive guidelines on the purity, assay, and dissolution testing for Cyclosporine, ensuring consistency across member states.

Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP): The IP monograph for Cyclosporine includes specifications on purity, assay limits, and stability testing, tailored to the climatic conditions prevalent in India.

Quality control measures for Cyclosporine include:

Purity/Assay Requirements: Ensuring the active ingredient falls within the specified assay range to guarantee therapeutic efficacy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cyclosporine HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Cyclosporine exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Cyclosporine exports from India is 30021500 (Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale), which accounts for 62.1% of all Cyclosporine trade valued at $27.2M. In total, India exports Cyclosporine under 33 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Cyclosporine trade?

Cyclosporine is exported from India under 33 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $43.8M across 2,726 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 97.4% of total trade.

What is HS code 30021500?

HS code 30021500 refers to "Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Cyclosporine, this code covers $27.2M in trade value with 16 transactions, 5 suppliers, and 4 buyers across 6 countries. The average unit price under this code is $1629.86.

What is the difference between HS 30021500 and 30049099 for Cyclosporine?

HS 30021500 (Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) accounts for 62.1% of Cyclosporine trade ($27.2M) with an average unit price of $1629.86, while HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) covers 17.1% ($7.5M) at $147.14 per unit. HS 30021500 involves 5 suppliers and 4 buyers, compared to 204 suppliers and 272 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

Suresh Sormare

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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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