Erlotinib HS Code Trade Classification — 12 Codes, $3.1M Trade

Q: How much Erlotinib is exported under HS code 30049049?

Under HS code 30049049, India exports $2.5M worth of Erlotinib, representing 79.6% of total Erlotinib trade. This involves 215 shipments from 82 Indian exporters to 103 buyers in 77 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Erlotinib from India?

The top importing countries for Erlotinib from India are United States, Thailand, Philippines. The leading importer United States accounts for $562.1K in trade value. In total, Erlotinib is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 12 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Erlotinib exporters from India?

The leading Erlotinib exporters from India include NATCO PHARMA LIMITED ($440.9K), CIPLA LIMITED ($409.5K), MSN LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED ($336.7K). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $3.1M.

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

HS code 30049099 has the highest average unit price at $391.02 per unit for Erlotinib exports. This compares to the overall market average of $8750.45 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30049049 averages $48.17 per unit.

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$2.7M94 Suppliers55 CountriesHS 30049049

ExportsIndia → UNITED STATES21.0%India → THAILAND18.9%

ImportsITALY → India$377.7K BRAZIL → India$19.7K

#1 Supplier: NATCO PHARMA #1 Buyer: ATLANTA MEDICARE

Erlotinib HS Codes (2026) — 12 Classifications, $3.1M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Erlotinib HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Erlotinib under 12 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $3.1M across 353 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)), accounting for 79.6% of all Erlotinib trade at $2.5M. HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) follows at 14.4% ($444.3K). The top 5 HS codes together account for 99.8% of total Erlotinib trade from India. The average transaction value is $8750. Key importing markets include United States, Thailand, Philippines. Leading exporters include NATCO PHARMA LIMITED and CIPLA LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Erlotinib HS Code Analysis — 12 classifications, $3.1M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Erlotinib HS code analysis — 12 classifications · $3.1M trade value · 353 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Erlotinib HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30049049	$2.5M	79.6%	215	$48.17	82	77
#2	30049099	$444.3K	14.4%

HS 30049049

Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail) · 79.6% of Erlotinib trade

$2.5M

Trade Value

79.6%

Market Share

215

Transactions

$48.17

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 82Buyers: 103Countries: 77

Common Product Descriptions:

ERLOTINIB 100MG TABLETS 30'S (OTHER REFE

ERLOTINIB 150MG TABLETS 30'S (OTHER REFE

ERLOTINIB TABLETS IP 150 MG (ZYCEVA-150)

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 14.4% of Erlotinib trade

$444.3K

Trade Value

14.4%

Market Share

105

Transactions

$391.02

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 50Buyers: 62Countries: 54

Common Product Descriptions:

ZYCEVA 150MG (ZYDUS/ CADILA, ERLOTINIB)

ERLONAT 150MG (ERLOTINIB 150MG TABLET)

ERLOTINIB HYDRO CHLORIDE AMINE IMPURITY(

HS 30049079

Other CNS acting medicaments (retail) · 3.8% of Erlotinib trade

$118.0K

Trade Value

3.8%

Market Share

Transactions

$23.59

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 3Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

LOTYRO 150MG 3X10'S-ERLOTINIB 150MG MSN-PE

LOTYRO 150MG (3X10'S) -ERLOTINIB 150MG MSN-PENOS

LOTYRO 150MG (3X10S)-ERLOTINIB 150 MG MSN-PENOS

HS 30049091

Rehydration salts/oral electrolyte preparations (retail) · 1.2% of Erlotinib trade

$38.5K

Trade Value

1.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$44.46

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

MSN PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT NAME: ERLOTINIB 150MG 3...

HS 30049049

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 0.7% of Erlotinib trade

$21.2K

Trade Value

0.7%

Market Share

Transactions

$16.94

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 5Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

ERLOTINIB HCL 100MG TABS X 30'S BRAND NAME: ERLOTE...

ERLOTINIB HCL 150MG TABS X 30'S BRAND NAME: ERLOTE...

ETBMED 150MG TAB (ERLOTINIB)

HS 30049044

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 0.2% of Erlotinib trade

$5.6K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$74.79

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

Erlocip 150 mg Erlotinib Tab

HS 30021500

Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 0.0% of Erlotinib trade

$587

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$48.89

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

REWARD ITEM HARMLESS PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINES FOR ...

HS 30045034

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 0.0% of Erlotinib trade

$407

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$7.41

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

(HARMLESS MEDICINES FOR INJECTABLEAND CAPSULES AND...

HS 30045090

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

$313

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$31.32

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

ERLOTINIB TABLETS IP 150 MG Each Film C

#10

HS 30049095

Dermatological preparations, put up for retail sale · 0.0% of Erlotinib trade

$274

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$14.07

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

HARMLESS GOODS:ERLOTINIB 100MG(ERLOTERO 100),PACK:...

HARMLESS GOODS:ERLOTINIB 150MG(ERLOTERO 150),PACK:...

#11

HS 30043990

Medicaments containing other hormones (retail) · 0.0% of Erlotinib trade

$36

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$11.89

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICALS DRUGS & MEDICINE : TAB.ERLOZEST 15...

#12

HS 30069300

Pharmaceutical goods (sutures, blood-grouping reagents, dental cements, first-aid kits, etc.) · 0.0% of Erlotinib trade

$15

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$375.00

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PLACEBO OF ERLOTINIB TABLETS 25 100 150BATCH NO HA...

PLACEBO OF ERLOTINIB TABLETS 25 100 150

PLACEBO OF ERLOTINIB TAB 25/100/150 MG

Where Erlotinib is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Erlotinib from India, by trade value

India exports Erlotinib to 10+ countries under 12 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is United States ($562.1K), followed by Thailand ($506.0K) and Philippines ($331.5K). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Erlotinib pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	United States	$562.1K	18.2%
#2	Thailand	$506.0K	16.4%
#3	Philippines	$331.5K	10.7%
#4	Saudi Arabia	$330.7K	10.7%
#5	Peru	$152.0K	4.9%
#6	Myanmar	$119.0K	3.9%
#7	Belarus	$106.0K	3.4%
#8	Chile	$81.8K	2.6%
#9	South Africa	$78.8K	2.5%
#10	Morocco	$62.5K	2.0%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Erlotinib primarily under HS code 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Erlotinib 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 Erlotinib HS Codes Work

Erlotinib falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 12 codes used for Erlotinib 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 Erlotinib is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Erlotinib trade (including the dominant code 30049049 at 79.6%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30049049 refers to "Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Erlotinib Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Erlotinib 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 Erlotinib.

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

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

TransData Nexus Erlotinib HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

Erlotinib is primarily classified under HS code 30049049, which pertains to "Other medicaments containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof but not containing hormones, antibiotics, or their derivatives." The applicable tariff rates and any preferential treatments under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for the top importing countries are as follows:

United States: The Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rate for HS code 30049049 is 0%. The United States has FTAs with several countries; however, India is not among them, so no preferential tariff rate applies.

Thailand: As a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Thailand has an FTA with China, under which the tariff rate for HS code 300490 is 0%. However, specific tariff rates for imports from India would be subject to Thailand's national tariff schedule and any bilateral agreements.

Philippines: Similar to Thailand, the Philippines is an ASEAN member and has an FTA with China, resulting in a 0% tariff rate for HS code 300490. The tariff rate for imports from India would depend on the Philippines' national tariff schedule and any existing bilateral agreements.

Saudi Arabia: The MFN tariff rate for HS code 30049049 is 0%. Saudi Arabia does not have an FTA with India, so no preferential tariff rate applies.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Erlotinib HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Erlotinib is predominantly classified under HS code 30049049, accounting for 79.6% of trade according to TransData Nexus data. However, misclassification can occur, particularly between HS codes 3003 and 3004.

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

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

Erlotinib, typically marketed in tablet form for retail sale, should be classified under HS code 3004. Misclassifying it under HS code 3003 can lead to customs penalties, including fines and delays in shipment clearance. To mitigate these risks, it's crucial to ensure accurate classification based on the product's form and packaging. Recent rulings by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and national customs authorities emphasize the importance of correct classification to comply with international trade regulations.

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Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Erlotinib HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Erlotinib Hydrochloride is recognized in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which provides comprehensive monographs detailing quality standards. The USP monograph for Erlotinib Hydrochloride includes specifications for purity, assay, dissolution, and stability testing.

Purity/Assay Requirements: The monograph specifies the acceptable range for the active ingredient's potency, ensuring consistency and efficacy.

Dissolution Testing: The USP outlines dissolution testing procedures to ensure that Erlotinib tablets release the active ingredient at an appropriate rate, which is critical for therapeutic effectiveness.

Stability Testing: Stability studies are conducted in accordance with the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering different climatic zones to ensure the product maintains its quality over its shelf life.

While the British Pharmacopoeia (BP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) may not have specific monographs for Erlotinib, manufacturers and importers should adhere to the general quality standards and guidelines provided by these pharmacopoeias. Compliance with these standards is essential for regulatory approval and market acceptance.

In summary, accurate HS code classification, awareness of applicable tariffs and exemptions, and adherence to established pharmacopoeia standards are critical for the successful importation and distribution of Erlotinib in international markets.

Frequently Asked Questions — Erlotinib HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Erlotinib exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Erlotinib exports from India is 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)), which accounts for 79.6% of all Erlotinib trade valued at $2.5M. In total, India exports Erlotinib under 12 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Erlotinib trade?

Erlotinib is exported from India under 12 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $3.1M across 353 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 99.8% of total trade.

What is HS code 30049049?

HS code 30049049 refers to "Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Erlotinib, this code covers $2.5M in trade value with 215 transactions, 82 suppliers, and 103 buyers across 77 countries. The average unit price under this code is $48.17.

What is the difference between HS 30049049 and 30049099 for Erlotinib?

HS 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)) accounts for 79.6% of Erlotinib trade ($2.5M) with an average unit price of $48.17, while HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) covers 14.4% ($444.3K) at $391.02 per unit. HS 30049049 involves 82 suppliers and 103 buyers, compared to 50 suppliers and 62 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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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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