Exemestane HS Code Trade Classification — 16 Codes, $14.8M Trade

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

Under HS code 30049049, India exports $9.1M worth of Exemestane, representing 61.1% of total Exemestane trade. This involves 828 shipments from 48 Indian exporters to 126 buyers in 81 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Exemestane from India?

The top importing countries for Exemestane from India are United States, Brazil, Netherlands. The leading importer United States accounts for $5.7M in trade value. In total, Exemestane is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 16 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Exemestane exporters from India?

The leading Exemestane exporters from India include INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED ($3.7M), EUGIA PHARMA SPECIALITIES LIMITED ($2.2M), SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED ($1.7M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $14.8M.

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

HS code 30049099 has the highest average unit price at $137.59 per unit for Exemestane exports. This compares to the overall market average of $9599.44 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30049049 averages $9.07 per unit.

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$14.5M87 Suppliers57 CountriesHS 30049049

ExportsIndia → UNITED STATES39.3%India → BRAZIL12.2%

ImportsUNITED STATES → India$163.0K ITALY → India$146.4K

#1 Supplier: INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS #1 Buyer: CARDINAL HEALTH

Exemestane HS Codes (2026) — 16 Classifications, $14.8M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Exemestane HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Exemestane under 16 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $14.8M across 1,545 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)), accounting for 61.1% of all Exemestane trade at $9.1M. HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) follows at 36.4% ($5.4M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 99.3% of total Exemestane trade from India. The average transaction value is $9599. Key importing markets include United States, Brazil, Netherlands. Leading exporters include INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED and EUGIA PHARMA SPECIALITIES LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Exemestane HS Code Analysis — 16 classifications, $14.8M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Exemestane HS code analysis — 16 classifications · $14.8M trade value · 1,545 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Exemestane 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	$9.1M	61.1%	828	$9.07	48	81
#2	30049099	$5.4M	36.4%

HS 30049049

Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail) · 61.1% of Exemestane trade

$9.1M

Trade Value

61.1%

Market Share

828

Transactions

$9.07

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 48Buyers: 126Countries: 81

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMA DRUGS & MEDI: EXEMESTANE 25MG 3X1

EXEMESTANE TAB.25MG

MSN PHARMA, EXEMESTANE 25MG 90S COUNT ME

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 36.4% of Exemestane trade

$5.4M

Trade Value

36.4%

Market Share

594

Transactions

$137.59

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 61Buyers: 82Countries: 37

Common Product Descriptions:

XTANE TAB 25 MG EXEMESTANE TAB

Xcel 25EXEMESTANE

AROMEX 25MG (ALPHA-PHARMA, EXEMESTANE) A

HS 30049099

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 0.9% of Exemestane trade

$129.4K

Trade Value

0.9%

Market Share

Transactions

$4.02

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 4Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

XMELON 25MG TAB (EXEMESTANE)

XMALON 25 MG-EXEMESTANE TAB- BATCH NO -EMT2308AC

* XMALON 25 MG TAB-EXEMESTANE TABLETS 25 MG- BATCH...

HS 30049079

Other CNS acting medicaments (retail) · 0.5% of Exemestane trade

$69.9K

Trade Value

0.5%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.24

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS & MEDICINEEXEMESTANE 25MG EAC...

HS 30049081

Anti-cancer medicaments, put up for retail sale · 0.4% of Exemestane trade

$52.2K

Trade Value

0.4%

Market Share

Transactions

$6.44

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

EXEMESTANE TAB 25MG 9X10B MX PACK : 09*1

HS 30049049

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 0.3% of Exemestane trade

$43.6K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.17

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARM DRUG&MED:EXEMESTANE 25MG 3X10T G1(ACCORD-AUS...

HS 30043919

Medicaments containing other hormones (retail) · 0.1% of Exemestane trade

$20.9K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.14

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 9Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

EXEMESTANEExemestane 25mg ,B.N

EXEMESTANE(Exemestane 25mg)B.NO.HT21026(

EXEMESTANE(Exemestane 25mg) B.NO.HT21026

HS 30049042

Anti-diarrhoeal preparations, put up for retail sale · 0.1% of Exemestane trade

$10.0K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.67

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

EXEMESTASEVEN 25 EXEMESTANE TABLETS 25MG

HS 30042099

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.1% of Exemestane trade

$9.2K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.19

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 18Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

XTANE 25MG NATCO EXEMESTANE XTANE

Xtane 25mg Natco Exemestane"Xtane "

AROMEX/EXEMESTANE TABLETS USP 25MG BATCH

#10

HS 30043200

Medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones (retail) · 0.0% of Exemestane trade

$7.1K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$65.55

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

FOR CLINICAL TRIAL-30 FILM COATED TABLETS EXEMESTA...

#11

HS 30049043

Laxative preparations, put up for retail sale · 0.0% of Exemestane trade

$7.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$5.69

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

EXEMESTANE TABLETS 25 MG (BATCH NO & O

* HARMLESS MEDICINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TABS.EXE...

* HARMLESS MEDICINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION EXEMESTA...

#12

HS 30049044

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

$5.2K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$9.47

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 5Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

EXEMESTANE TABLETS I.P. 25MG -EXEMSTAZ E

EXEMESTANE 25MG TAB EXEMSTAZ 25MG TAB

EXEMESTANE TABLETS I.P. 25 MG - EXEMSTAZEACH FILM ...

#13

HS 30041090

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

$2.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$9.59

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 5Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICALS ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUCT / ITEM XT...

PHARMACEUTICALS ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUCT / ITEM EX...

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS XTANE 25MGEXEMESTANE TABL...

#14

HS 30049052

Cardiovascular preparations — anti-anginal (retail) · 0.0% of Exemestane trade

$1.9K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$5.19

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 3Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

HARMLESS MEDICINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONTAB. EXEMES...

EXEMESTANE TABLETS IP 25 MG (TOTAL QTY150 STRIPS)

MEDICINES FOR CONSUMPTION AND THE DESCRIPTION OF T...

#15

HS 30049047

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

$797

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$7.97

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

XTANE 25MG TAB (EXEMESTANE) BATCH NO.- 7

#16

HS 30042099

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

$19

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.08

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

Aromex 25mg (Alpha-Pharma, Exemestane),(Aromex)

Where Exemestane is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Exemestane from India, by trade value

India exports Exemestane to 10+ countries under 16 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is United States ($5.7M), followed by Brazil ($1.8M) and Netherlands ($1.7M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Exemestane pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	United States	$5.7M	38.3%
#2	Brazil	$1.8M	11.9%
#3	Netherlands	$1.7M	11.4%
#4	United Kingdom	$1.4M	9.5%
#5	Germany	$882.2K	5.9%
#6	Mexico	$446.1K	3.0%
#7	Hungary	$412.2K	2.8%
#8	Greece	$242.9K	1.6%
#9	Australia	$224.2K	1.5%
#10	Venezuela	$215.1K	1.5%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Exemestane 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 Exemestane 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 Exemestane HS Codes Work

Exemestane falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 16 codes used for Exemestane 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 Exemestane is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Exemestane trade (including the dominant code 30049049 at 61.1%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30049049 refers to "Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Exemestane Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Exemestane 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 Exemestane.

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

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

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1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

In the United States, Exemestane, classified under HS code 30049049, is subject to a Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rate of 0%, as per the U.S. International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff Schedule. India and the United States do not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that would alter this rate. Similarly, the European Union (EU) member states—Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, Hungary, and Greece—apply an MFN tariff rate of 0% on pharmaceutical products under HS code 30049049, according to the EU's TARIC database. The EU does not have an FTA with India that affects this classification.

Brazil imposes an MFN tariff rate of 8% on products under HS code 30049049, as indicated by the Brazilian Secretariat of Foreign Trade. While Brazil and India are both members of the MERCOSUR-India Preferential Trade Agreement, Exemestane does not benefit from preferential tariff reductions under this agreement. Mexico applies an MFN tariff rate of 0% on HS code 30049049, according to the Mexican Ministry of Economy. There is no FTA between Mexico and India that affects this classification. It's important to note that many countries offer exemptions or reduced tariffs for essential medicines; however, Exemestane's inclusion in such lists varies by country and should be verified with the respective national customs authorities.

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Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

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1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Exemestane, an aromatase inhibitor used in hormone therapy for breast cancer, is typically classified under HS code 3004, which covers "Medicaments... put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale." Classification under HS code 3003, which pertains to "Medicaments... not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale," is appropriate when the product is in bulk form intended for further processing or repackaging. Misclassification between these codes can lead to discrepancies in tariff application and regulatory compliance. Our data indicates that Exemestane has been associated with 16 different HS codes, with 61.1% of trade value attributed to HS code 30049049. This variability suggests potential misclassification risks. Customs authorities may impose penalties, including fines and shipment delays, for incorrect classification. Recent rulings by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and national customs authorities emphasize the importance of accurate classification to ensure proper tariff application and compliance with import regulations.

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Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

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1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Exemestane 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 purity and assay requirements to ensure the drug's efficacy and safety. For instance, the USP monograph for Exemestane mandates an assay range of 98.0% to 102.0% of the labeled amount. Dissolution testing is also required to confirm the drug's bioavailability, with specific conditions and acceptance criteria outlined in each pharmacopoeia. Stability testing for Exemestane must adhere to the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering the climatic zones of intended markets. For example, ICH Zone IV, which includes India, requires stability studies under accelerated conditions of 40°C and 75% relative humidity to ensure the product's shelf life and efficacy throughout its distribution and storage.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Exemestane HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Exemestane exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Exemestane exports from India is 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)), which accounts for 61.1% of all Exemestane trade valued at $9.1M. In total, India exports Exemestane under 16 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Exemestane trade?

Exemestane is exported from India under 16 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $14.8M across 1,545 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 99.3% 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 Exemestane, this code covers $9.1M in trade value with 828 transactions, 48 suppliers, and 126 buyers across 81 countries. The average unit price under this code is $9.07.

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

HS 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)) accounts for 61.1% of Exemestane trade ($9.1M) with an average unit price of $9.07, while HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) covers 36.4% ($5.4M) at $137.59 per unit. HS 30049049 involves 48 suppliers and 126 buyers, compared to 61 suppliers and 82 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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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 30049049?

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

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