Ertapenem HS Code Trade Classification — 11 Codes, $109.1M Trade

Q: How much Ertapenem is exported under HS code 30042099?

Under HS code 30042099, India exports $98.2M worth of Ertapenem, representing 90.0% of total Ertapenem trade. This involves 659 shipments from 19 Indian exporters to 92 buyers in 44 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Ertapenem from India?

The top importing countries for Ertapenem from India are United States, Malta, Russia. The leading importer United States accounts for $59.9M in trade value. In total, Ertapenem is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 11 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Ertapenem exporters from India?

The leading Ertapenem exporters from India include EUGIA PHARMA SPECIALITIES LIMITED ($56.6M), EUGIA PHARMA SPECIALITIES LIMITED ($20.1M), GLAND PHARMA LIMITED ($5.4M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $109.1M.

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

HS code 30041090 has the highest average unit price at $283.85 per unit for Ertapenem exports. This compares to the overall market average of $137732.03 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30042099 averages $21.49 per unit.

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$109.0M54 Suppliers46 CountriesHS 30042099

ExportsIndia → UNITED STATES54.9%India → MALTA15.7%

ImportsUNITED STATES → India$34.5K AUSTRALIA → India$9.3K

#1 Supplier: EUGIA PHARMA #1 Buyer: EUGIA US

Ertapenem HS Codes (2026) — 11 Classifications, $109.1M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Ertapenem HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Ertapenem under 11 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $109.1M across 792 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30042099 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)), accounting for 90.0% of all Ertapenem trade at $98.2M. HS 30049087 (Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail)) follows at 8.2% ($9.0M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 100.0% of total Ertapenem trade from India. The average transaction value is $137732. Key importing markets include United States, Malta, Russia. Leading exporters include EUGIA PHARMA SPECIALITIES LIMITED and EUGIA PHARMA SPECIALITIES LIMITED . Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Ertapenem HS Code Analysis — 11 classifications, $109.1M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Ertapenem HS code analysis — 11 classifications · $109.1M trade value · 792 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Ertapenem HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30042099	$98.2M	90.0%	659	$21.49	19	44
#2	30049087	$9.0M	8.2%

HS 30042099

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 90.0% of Ertapenem trade

$98.2M

Trade Value

90.0%

Market Share

659

Transactions

$21.49

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 19Buyers: 92Countries: 44

Common Product Descriptions:

ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION 1 G/VIAL (ERATAP

ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION 1 G/VIAL,(ERTAPE

ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION 1 G/VIAL, (ERTAP

HS 30049087

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 8.2% of Ertapenem trade

$9.0M

Trade Value

8.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$17.61

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 10Buyers: 23Countries: 20

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMA PRODUCT-LYORPEM ERTAPENEM SODIUM

LYORPEM ERTAPENEM SODIUM POWDER FOR SOLU

PHARMA PRODUCT-LYORTAM 1 G(ERTAPENEM SOD

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 0.8% of Ertapenem trade

$913.7K

Trade Value

0.8%

Market Share

Transactions

$117.24

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 26Buyers: 27Countries: 27

Common Product Descriptions:

Ertapenem sodium for injection 1g-Ertape

ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION (LYOPHILIZED)1G/

Ertapenem sodium for injection 1g totalqty 14 pack

HS 30041090

Other medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail) · 0.7% of Ertapenem trade

$741.0K

Trade Value

0.7%

Market Share

Transactions

$283.85

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 17Buyers: 19Countries: 18

Common Product Descriptions:

ERTACOS 1GM INJ (ERTAPENEM)

ERTAPENEM SODIUM STANDARD (QTY 10 VIALS)

PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS LYORTAM ERTAPENE...

HS 30049079

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

$285.0K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$12.95

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION 1000 MG BATCH NO HIER25001...

HS 30049049

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

$404

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$13.47

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

ERTACOS 1 GM ERTAPENEM (1MG) BATCH : LY132417B (PI...

ERTAPENEM INJ 1GM, BRAND NAME:GERTA 1000MG, BATCH ...

HS 30049039

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

$401

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$13.35

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICALS AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS:ERTA-JM IN...

HS 30024119

Vaccines for human medicine (COVID-19 etc.) · 0.0% of Ertapenem trade

$267

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$38.10

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

GERTA 1000MG ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION

HS 30049099

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

$237

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$19.71

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

HARMLESS MEDICINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONERTAPENEM 1...

#10

HS 30042019

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

$193

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$9.65

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

ERTAGOLD 1GM INJ ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION1GM 1 1 VA...

#11

HS 30049069

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

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.00

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMA PRODUCT WORKING STANDARD ERTAPENEM SODIUM B...

Where Ertapenem is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Ertapenem from India, by trade value

India exports Ertapenem to 10+ countries under 11 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is United States ($59.9M), followed by Malta ($17.1M) and Russia ($7.4M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Ertapenem pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	United States	$59.9M	54.9%
#2	Malta	$17.1M	15.7%
#3	Russia	$7.4M	6.8%
#4	Canada	$6.8M	6.3%
#5	Brazil	$4.9M	4.5%
#6	United Kingdom	$2.1M	1.9%
#7	Belgium	$1.9M	1.7%
#8	South Africa	$1.8M	1.7%
#9	Costa Rica	$1.2M	1.1%
#10	Peru	$828.5K	0.8%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Ertapenem primarily under HS code 30042099 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Ertapenem 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 Ertapenem HS Codes Work

Ertapenem falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 11 codes used for Ertapenem 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 Ertapenem is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Ertapenem trade (including the dominant code 30042099 at 90.0%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30042099 refers to "Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Ertapenem Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Ertapenem 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 Ertapenem.

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

Related Advanced Antibiotics — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

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

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

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1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

The Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) tariff rates for HS code 30042099 vary among the top importing countries:

United States: The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) lists HS code 30042099 with an MFN tariff rate of 0%.

European Union (including Malta and Belgium): The EU's Combined Nomenclature (CN) assigns a 0% MFN tariff rate to HS code 30042099.

Russia: The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Common Customs Tariff indicates an MFN tariff rate of 0% for HS code 30042099.

Canada: The Canadian Customs Tariff specifies a 0% MFN tariff rate for HS code 30042099.

Brazil: The Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM) lists HS code 30042099 with an MFN tariff rate of 0%.

United Kingdom: Post-Brexit, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) maintains a 0% MFN tariff rate for HS code 30042099.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Ertapenem HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Ertapenem is predominantly classified under HS code 30042099, which covers "Other antibiotics, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale." However, classification disputes may arise when determining whether a product falls under HS code 3003 or 3004:

HS code 3003: Encompasses "Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 30.02, 30.05, or 30.06) consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale."

HS code 3004: Includes "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 or in forms or packings for retail sale."

Common misclassification errors occur when the packaging and dosing form are not accurately considered. For instance, bulk shipments intended for further processing should be classified under HS code 3003, while finished products ready for retail sale fall under HS code 3004. Misclassification can lead to 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 precise classification to ensure compliance and avoid such penalties.

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Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Ertapenem HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

As of March 26, 2026, Ertapenem is in the feasibility stage for monograph development in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). The British Pharmacopoeia (BP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) have not yet published monographs for Ertapenem.

In the absence of official monographs, manufacturers adhere to general quality standards for antibiotics, which include:

Purity/Assay Requirements: Ensuring the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) meets specified purity levels, typically exceeding 98% purity, with minimal impurities.

Dissolution Testing: Assessing the rate and extent of Ertapenem release from its dosage form to ensure consistent bioavailability.

Stability Testing: Conducting stability studies in accordance with the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering different climatic zones to determine appropriate storage conditions and shelf-life.

Compliance with these standards is crucial to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of Ertapenem products in the global market.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Ertapenem HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Ertapenem exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Ertapenem exports from India is 30042099 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)), which accounts for 90.0% of all Ertapenem trade valued at $98.2M. In total, India exports Ertapenem under 11 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Ertapenem trade?

Ertapenem is exported from India under 11 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $109.1M across 792 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 100.0% of total trade.

What is HS code 30042099?

HS code 30042099 refers to "Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Ertapenem, this code covers $98.2M in trade value with 659 transactions, 19 suppliers, and 92 buyers across 44 countries. The average unit price under this code is $21.49.

What is the difference between HS 30042099 and 30049087 for Ertapenem?

HS 30042099 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)) accounts for 90.0% of Ertapenem trade ($98.2M) with an average unit price of $21.49, while HS 30049087 (Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail)) covers 8.2% ($9.0M) at $17.61 per unit. HS 30042099 involves 19 suppliers and 92 buyers, compared to 10 suppliers and 23 buyers for HS 30049087.

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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Frequently Asked Questions — Ertapenem HS Codes

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How many HS codes are used for Ertapenem trade?

What is HS code 30042099?

What is the difference between HS 30042099 and 30049087 for Ertapenem?

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