Fosfomycin HS Code Trade Classification — 16 Codes, $88.0M Trade

Q: How much Fosfomycin is exported under HS code 30042019?

Under HS code 30042019, India exports $75.3M worth of Fosfomycin, representing 85.6% of total Fosfomycin trade. This involves 42 shipments from 15 Indian exporters to 18 buyers in 16 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Fosfomycin from India?

The top importing countries for Fosfomycin from India are United States, Germany, Guatemala. The leading importer United States accounts for $9.9M in trade value. In total, Fosfomycin is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 16 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Fosfomycin exporters from India?

The leading Fosfomycin exporters from India include ZAMBON SPA ($73.2M), CIPLA LIMITED ($6.6M), CIPLA LIMITED ($3.0M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $88.0M.

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

HS code 30043200 has the highest average unit price at $39044.66 per unit for Fosfomycin exports. This compares to the overall market average of $162285.55 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30042019 averages $72.83 per unit.

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$12.9M73 Suppliers46 CountriesHS 30049099

ExportsIndia → UNITED STATES76.9%India → GERMANY9.3%

ImportsSWITZERLAND → India$74.5M ITALY → India$539.8K

#1 Supplier: CIPLA LIMITED #1 Buyer: CIPLA USA

Fosfomycin HS Codes (2026) — 16 Classifications, $88.0M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Fosfomycin HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Fosfomycin under 16 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $88.0M across 542 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30042019 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)), accounting for 85.6% of all Fosfomycin trade at $75.3M. HS 30042099 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)) follows at 10.9% ($9.6M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 99.9% of total Fosfomycin trade from India. The average transaction value is $162286. Key importing markets include United States, Germany, Guatemala. Leading exporters include ZAMBON SPA and CIPLA LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Fosfomycin HS Code Analysis — 16 classifications, $88.0M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Fosfomycin HS code analysis — 16 classifications · $88.0M trade value · 542 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Fosfomycin HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30042019	$75.3M	85.6%	42	$72.83	15	16
#2	30042099	$9.6M	10.9%

HS 30042019

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 85.6% of Fosfomycin trade

$75.3M

Trade Value

85.6%

Market Share

Transactions

$72.83

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 15Buyers: 18Countries: 16

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS FOSFOMYCIN TROME

MONUROL GRANU - FOSFOMYCIN - BATCH NO

FOSFOMYCIN TROMETAMOL POWDER 3GM-SACHET

HS 30042099

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 10.9% of Fosfomycin trade

$9.6M

Trade Value

10.9%

Market Share

137

Transactions

$12.38

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 10Buyers: 16Countries: 11

Common Product Descriptions:

FOSFOMYCIN TROMETHAMINE GRANULES FOR ORA

FOSFOMYCIN TROMETHAMINE GRANULES FOR ORAL SOLUTION...

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 2.9% of Fosfomycin trade

$2.6M

Trade Value

2.9%

Market Share

317

Transactions

$18.65

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 75Buyers: 81Countries: 64

Common Product Descriptions:

FOSIROL 3GM (8GM SACHET) (FOSFOMYCIN) SI

FOSIROL POWDER (FOSFOMYCIN TROMETAMOL) (

FOSIROL POWDER (8 GM) (FOSFOMYCIN TROMET

HS 30049087

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 0.4% of Fosfomycin trade

$389.4K

Trade Value

0.4%

Market Share

Transactions

$12.53

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 9Countries: 9

Common Product Descriptions:

FOSFOMYCIN 3 G TROMETAMOL POWDER FOR ORA

FOXICIN FOSFOMYCIN TROMETAMOL SACHET PAC

FOXICIN (FOSFOMYCIN TROMETAMOL SACHET 3G

HS 30042033

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

$35.1K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.81

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

URIFEX 3G(FOSFOMYCIN TROMETAMOL POWDER(SACHET 3G))...

HS 30049099

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

$29.7K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$10.57

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 6Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

FONYL-4G INJ (FOSFOMYCIN 4GM INJ)

ASPER INVOICE NO: ZPPL/XP/2425/007 DATE:01/04/2024...

FOSFOTAS 4GM INJ(FOSFOMYCIN INJ)

HS 30045090

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

$13.5K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.86

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

HARMLESS MEDICINE NON HAZARDOUS GOODS NON DANGEROU...

HS 30043190

Other medicaments containing insulin (retail) · 0.0% of Fosfomycin trade

$6.8K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$22.71

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

INJ FOSFOMYCIN SODIUM 4GM ( FOSFOTAS 4GM)

HS 30033900

Medicaments containing hormones (not retail) · 0.0% of Fosfomycin trade

$3.6K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$201.30

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

FOSFOMYCIN TROMETHAMINE POWDER 3.0 GM US

#10

HS 30043200

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

$3.5K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$39044.66

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

MONURIL 3G GRANULES SACHETS X 1 FOSFOMYCIN 3.0 G [...

#11

HS 30049079

Other CNS acting medicaments (retail) · 0.0% of Fosfomycin trade

$1.5K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$6.41

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

FOSIROL POWDER [100 PC X 8GM = 100 PC ]EACH PC CON...

MEDICINES FOR CONSUMPTION AND THE DESCRIPTION OF T...

#12

HS 30041090

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

$861

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.80

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

FOLCIKON FOSFOMYCIN 4GM B#NO. D1292304B MANUFACTUR...

HARMLESS LIFE SAVING PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINE FOSFO...

PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT Fosfomycin Tromet...

#13

HS 30049039

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

$857

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$85.68

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

FOSFOMYCIN 1 G. 10 VIALS

#14

HS 30049082

Immunosuppressant preparations (retail) · 0.0% of Fosfomycin trade

$686

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$22.88

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

FOSFOMYCIN TROMETHAMINE POWDER 3 GRAM (G) (MONUROL...

#15

HS 30049011

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

$500

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$5.00

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 2Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

FOSIROL POWDER [50 PC X 8GM = 50 PC ] EACH PC CONT...

FOSIROL POWDER [50 PC X 8GM = 50 PC ]EACH PC CONT ...

#16

HS 30044990

Other medicaments containing alkaloids or derivatives (retail) · 0.0% of Fosfomycin trade

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$4.64

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

MONUROL SACHET 8GM(GRANULES OF FOSFOMYCIN TROMETAM...

Where Fosfomycin is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Fosfomycin from India, by trade value

India exports Fosfomycin to 10+ countries under 16 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is United States ($9.9M), followed by Germany ($1.2M) and Guatemala ($505.6K). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Fosfomycin pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	United States	$9.9M	11.3%
#2	Germany	$1.2M	1.4%
#3	Guatemala	$505.6K	0.6%
#4	Tunisia	$497.4K	0.6%
#5	Uzbekistan	$172.6K	0.2%
#6	Russia	$111.6K	0.1%
#7	Bosnia And Herzegovina	$88.7K	0.1%
#8	Ecuador	$62.4K	0.1%
#9	Lebanon	$46.8K	0.1%
#10	Venezuela	$35.4K	0.0%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Fosfomycin primarily under HS code 30042019 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Fosfomycin 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 Fosfomycin HS Codes Work

Fosfomycin falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 16 codes used for Fosfomycin 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 Fosfomycin is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Fosfomycin trade (including the dominant code 30042019 at 85.6%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30042019 refers to "Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Fosfomycin Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Fosfomycin 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 Fosfomycin.

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). Fosfomycin 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), Fosfomycin 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 Germany 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 Fosfomycin

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

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1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

Fosfomycin, classified under HS code 30042019, is subject to varying Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates and preferential treatments across key importing countries.

United States: The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) indicates that pharmaceutical products under HS 30042019 are generally duty-free under the MFN tariff schedule. Additionally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists Fosfomycin as an essential medicine, potentially qualifying it for expedited import procedures.

Germany: As a member of the European Union, Germany applies the EU's Common External Tariff. According to the European Commission's TARIC database, HS code 30042019 carries an MFN duty rate of 0%. Fosfomycin is also included in the World Health Organization's (WHO) Model List of Essential Medicines, which may influence national policies on import facilitation.

Guatemala: The Guatemalan Customs Authority (Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria) applies an MFN tariff rate of 5% for HS code 30042019. Guatemala has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, which may offer preferential rates; however, specific details should be confirmed with the Dirección de Administración del Comercio Exterior.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Fosfomycin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Fosfomycin's classification under the Harmonized System (HS) can lead to disputes, particularly between headings 3003 and 3004. According to the World Customs Organization (WCO), HS code 3003 covers "Medicaments 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." In contrast, HS code 3004 pertains to "Medicaments... put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale."

Our data indicates that 85.6% of Fosfomycin shipments are classified under HS code 30042019, suggesting that most imports are in forms suitable for retail sale. Misclassification can occur when products intended for retail are incorrectly declared under HS 3003, leading to potential customs penalties, including fines and shipment delays. Recent WCO rulings emphasize the importance of accurate classification to ensure compliance and avoid such penalties.

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

Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

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1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Fosfomycin 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.

Dissolution testing is mandated to confirm the drug's bioavailability, with specific parameters outlined in each pharmacopoeia. Stability testing follows the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering climatic zones to ensure the product's shelf life under various environmental conditions. Manufacturers must adhere to these standards to meet regulatory requirements and ensure patient safety.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Fosfomycin HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Fosfomycin exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Fosfomycin exports from India is 30042019 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)), which accounts for 85.6% of all Fosfomycin trade valued at $75.3M. In total, India exports Fosfomycin under 16 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Fosfomycin trade?

Fosfomycin is exported from India under 16 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $88.0M across 542 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 99.9% of total trade.

What is HS code 30042019?

HS code 30042019 refers to "Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Fosfomycin, this code covers $75.3M in trade value with 42 transactions, 15 suppliers, and 18 buyers across 16 countries. The average unit price under this code is $72.83.

What is the difference between HS 30042019 and 30042099 for Fosfomycin?

HS 30042019 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)) accounts for 85.6% of Fosfomycin trade ($75.3M) with an average unit price of $72.83, while HS 30042099 (Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail)) covers 10.9% ($9.6M) at $12.38 per unit. HS 30042019 involves 15 suppliers and 18 buyers, compared to 10 suppliers and 16 buyers for HS 30042099.

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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