Gentamicin HS Code Trade Classification — 72 Codes, $57.6M Trade

Q: How much Gentamicin is exported under HS code 30049099?

Under HS code 30049099, India exports $36.0M worth of Gentamicin, representing 62.4% of total Gentamicin trade. This involves 2,394 shipments from 454 Indian exporters to 796 buyers in 284 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Gentamicin from India?

The top importing countries for Gentamicin from India are Tanzania, El Salvador, Uganda. The leading importer Tanzania accounts for $9.5M in trade value. In total, Gentamicin is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 72 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Gentamicin exporters from India?

The leading Gentamicin exporters from India include LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD ($6.9M), TEKNIMED ($6.0M), CAPLIN POINT LABORATORIES LIMITED ($5.8M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $57.6M.

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

HS code 30064000 has the highest average unit price at $310.44 per unit for Gentamicin exports. This compares to the overall market average of $13521.09 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30049099 averages $4.74 per unit.

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$51.0M509 Suppliers143 CountriesHS 30049099

ExportsIndia → TANZANIA18.6%India → EL SALVADOR8.1%

ImportsFRANCE → India$6.3M BELGIUM → India$250.0K

Gentamicin HS Codes (2026) — 72 Classifications, $57.6M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Gentamicin HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Gentamicin under 72 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $57.6M across 4,263 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale), accounting for 62.4% of all Gentamicin trade at $36.0M. HS 30049029 (Other analgesics and antipyretics, put up for retail sale) follows at 11.5% ($6.6M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 94.9% of total Gentamicin trade from India. The average transaction value is $13521. Key importing markets include Tanzania, El Salvador, Uganda. Leading exporters include LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD and TEKNIMED . Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Gentamicin HS Code Analysis — 72 classifications, $57.6M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Gentamicin HS code analysis — 72 classifications · $57.6M trade value · 4,263 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Gentamicin HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30049099	$36.0M	62.4%	2,394	$4.74	454	284
#2	30049029	$6.6M	11.5%

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 62.4% of Gentamicin trade

$36.0M

Trade Value

62.4%

Market Share

2,394

Transactions

$4.74

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 454Buyers: 796Countries: 284

Common Product Descriptions:

GENTACORT D EYE/EAR DROP GENTAMICIN AND

GENTACOL DROP (GENTAMICINE) (10 ML)

Gentamicin Eye/Ear Drops BP (L-Genta) Co

HS 30049029

Other analgesics and antipyretics, put up for retail sale · 11.5% of Gentamicin trade

$6.6M

Trade Value

11.5%

Market Share

374

Transactions

$0.57

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 55Buyers: 145Countries: 88

Common Product Descriptions:

Betamethasone, Gentamicin, Tolnaftate &

GENTAMICIN INJECTION BP 80MG/2 ML

TOILETRIES PRODUCTS NAOMI TRIPLE ACTION CREAM 50gm...

HS 30064000

Dental cements and other dental fillings; bone reconstruction cements · 11.2% of Gentamicin trade

$6.4M

Trade Value

11.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$310.44

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 18Buyers: 21Countries: 19

Common Product Descriptions:

SIMPLEX HV WITH GENTAMICIN ANTIBIOTIC BO

SMARTSET GHV GENTAMICIN

SMARTSET GHV GENTAMICIN 40GM

HS 30049087

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 6.8% of Gentamicin trade

$3.9M

Trade Value

6.8%

Market Share

639

Transactions

$3.42

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 108Buyers: 220Countries: 152

Common Product Descriptions:

Gentamicin Sulphate B.P Eqvt to Gentamyc

GERAGEN 10MG/ML(5X10X2ML) GENTAMICIN INJ

GENTAMICINE 40 MG INJ (2 ML)

HS 30043200

Medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones (retail) · 3.0% of Gentamicin trade

$1.7M

Trade Value

3.0%

Market Share

224

Transactions

$0.41

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 36Buyers: 80Countries: 57

Common Product Descriptions:

CLOTRIMAZOLE+GENTAMICIN+BETAMETHAS CREAM

BETAMETHASONE+GENTAMICIN+MICONAZOLE (BET

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS CLOBETAMARK CREAM 15GM CLO...

HS 30041090

Other medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail) · 1.1% of Gentamicin trade

$642.0K

Trade Value

1.1%

Market Share

128

Transactions

$0.43

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 27Buyers: 54Countries: 42

Common Product Descriptions:

Betamethasone Valerate Gentamicin And Mi

GARACIN EYE/EAR DROPS,GENTAMICIN SULPHAT

GENTAMICIN EYE/EAR DROPS 0.3 PCT W/V (GA

HS 30042099

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.9% of Gentamicin trade

$502.1K

Trade Value

0.9%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.23

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 32Buyers: 47Countries: 41

Common Product Descriptions:

GENTAMICIN INJ BP 160MG/2ML(2ML) BATCH N

GENTAMICIN SULFATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION U

GENTAMICIN INJECTION USP 80 MG/2ML (200

HS 30042019

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.5% of Gentamicin trade

$269.4K

Trade Value

0.5%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.63

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 8Buyers: 18Countries: 12

Common Product Descriptions:

INJECTION GENTAMICIN INJECTION 80MG/2ML-

INJECTION GENTAMICIN INJECTION 20MG/2ML-

INJECTION GENTAMICIN 80MG(DETAILS AS PE

HS 30049031

Anthelmintics and preparations thereof (retail) · 0.4% of Gentamicin trade

$251.2K

Trade Value

0.4%

Market Share

Transactions

$4.39

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

Betamethasone, Gentamicin,Tolnaftate & C

CLOBETASOL 0.05% W/W + GENTAMICIN 0.1% W/W + CLOTR...

Betamethasone, Gentamicin,Tolnaftate & C

#10

HS 30049039

Other anti-infective/anti-parasitic medicaments (retail) · 0.3% of Gentamicin trade

$183.3K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$49.28

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 12Buyers: 13Countries: 12

Common Product Descriptions:

H.L.MEDICINE-GENTANN 2ML-GENTAMICIN INJE

GENTAKEM-D GENTAMICIN SULPHATE+DEXAMETHA

GENTALAB EYE DROP GENTAMICIN EYE DROPS

#11

HS 30042049

Other quinolone/fluoroquinolone preparations (retail) · 0.2% of Gentamicin trade

$97.4K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.83

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 7Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

GENTAMICIN EYE/EAR DROPS 0.3% W/V (47920

PHARMACEUTICALS P P MEDICAMENT GERAGEN INJECTION G...

PHARMACEUTICALS P & P MEDICAMENT _GERAGEN INJECTI...

#12

HS 30045034

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 0.2% of Gentamicin trade

$96.1K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.34

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS CLOTRIMAZOLEBECLOMETHASON...

(PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS) CLOTRIMAZOLEBECLOMETHAS...

ZOLAKLIN CREAM, 30GM (CLOTRIMAZOLE, BECLOMETHASONE...

#13

HS 30044910

Other medicaments containing alkaloids or derivatives (retail) · 0.2% of Gentamicin trade

$91.6K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.05

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 4Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

GENTAMICIN INJECTION BP 40 MG/ML,2ML AMP

GENTAMICIN EYE EAR DROPS 0 3 W V 5ML BOTTLE BATCH ...

GENTAMICIN EYE/EAR DROPS 0.3%W/V,5ML.BAT

#14

HS 30049085

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

$83.2K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$6.74

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 9Countries: 7

Common Product Descriptions:

VETERINARY MEDICINAL IN CONTINOUS OF SR 9 DEC LIC....

VETERINARY MEDICINAL IN CONTINOUS OF SR 3 DEC LIC....

NON HARMFUL PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUC...

#15

HS 30043913

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

$73.1K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.26

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

GENTRAY 40MG/ML INJ (2 ML) GENTAMICINE

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Gentamicin Sulphate...

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE & GENTAMICIN SULPHA...

#16

HS 30041090

Medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail) · 0.1% of Gentamicin trade

$72.5K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.27

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 3Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

GENTAMICIN EYE/EAR DROPS (L-GENTA) (191525X10 ML) ...

GENTAMICIN EYE/EAR DROPS (L-GENTA)(143525X10 ML)NO...

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT - GENTAMICIN OPHTHALMIC SOL...

#17

HS 30045090

Other medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 0.1% of Gentamicin trade

$65.3K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.02

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 7Buyers: 10Countries: 7

Common Product Descriptions:

BETAMETHASONE+GENTAMICIN+TOLNAFTATE PACKSIZE: 30GM...

Human Pharmaceuticals Formulation : Betamethasone+...

Tonaftate Clioquinol Gentamicin Sulfate And Betame...

#18

HS 30049069

Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail) · 0.1% of Gentamicin trade

$64.5K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.19

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 11Buyers: 13Countries: 14

Common Product Descriptions:

GENTICYN INJ (GENTAMICIN) (BATCH NO : NF

PRIMADERM CREAM 30G (Gentamicin+Betameth

Tonaftate, Clioquinol, Gentamicin Sulfate & Betame...

#19

HS 30042069

Other antibiotic medicaments, put up for retail sale · 0.1% of Gentamicin trade

$55.0K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.44

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 7Buyers: 9Countries: 8

Common Product Descriptions:

H.L.MEDICINE-GANTAX 2ML-GENTAMICIN INJEC

GENTIWIN 80MG INJ Gentamicin 2ml

GENTAMICIN 10MG/ML, 2ML,

#20

HS 30045020

Medicaments containing Vitamin B complex (retail) · 0.1% of Gentamicin trade

$49.0K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.06

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

GENTAMICIN EYE/EAR DROPS 0.3%W/V,5ML BAT

GENTAMICIN EYE/EAR DROPS0.3% W/V,5ML BATCH NOV2310...

Where Gentamicin is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Gentamicin from India, by trade value

India exports Gentamicin to 10+ countries under 72 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is Tanzania ($9.5M), followed by El Salvador ($4.1M) and Uganda ($3.0M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Gentamicin pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	Tanzania	$9.5M	16.5%
#2	El Salvador	$4.1M	7.2%
#3	Uganda	$3.0M	5.2%
#4	Dominican Republic	$2.3M	4.0%
#5	United Arab Emirates	$2.0M	3.5%
#6	Mozambique	$1.7M	2.9%
#7	Senegal	$1.5M	2.6%
#8	Nicaragua	$1.3M	2.3%
#9	Nigeria	$1.3M	2.2%
#10	Ethiopia	$1.1M	2.0%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Gentamicin primarily under HS code 30049099 (Other medicaments, 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 Gentamicin 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 Gentamicin HS Codes Work

Gentamicin falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 72 codes used for Gentamicin 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 Gentamicin is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Gentamicin trade (including the dominant code 30049099 at 62.4%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30049099 refers to "Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale".

Regulatory & Compliance — Gentamicin Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Gentamicin 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 Gentamicin.

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). Gentamicin 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), Gentamicin 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 Tanzania and El Salvador have specific pharmaceutical regulatory bodies that must approve the product before customs clearance.

Related Antibiotics — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

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

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

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1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

Gentamicin, classified under HS code 30049099, is subject to varying Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates and preferential treatments across our top importing countries: Tanzania, El Salvador, Uganda, the Dominican Republic, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mozambique, Senegal, and Nicaragua.

Tanzania: As a member of the East African Community (EAC), Tanzania applies the EAC Common External Tariff (CET). Medicaments under HS code 30049099 are typically subject to a 0% import duty, reflecting the EAC's commitment to facilitating access to essential medicines.

El Salvador: Under the Central American Common Market (CACM), El Salvador imposes a 0% MFN tariff on pharmaceutical products classified under HS code 30049099, aligning with regional efforts to promote public health.

Uganda: Also an EAC member, Uganda adheres to the EAC CET, applying a 0% import duty on HS code 30049099, ensuring the availability of essential medicines.

Dominican Republic: As part of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Dominican Republic generally applies a 0% MFN tariff on pharmaceutical products under HS code 30049099, supporting regional health initiatives.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Gentamicin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Gentamicin's classification under the HS system can lead to disputes, particularly between headings 3003 and 3004. According to our data, 72 different HS codes have been used for Gentamicin shipments, with HS code 30049099 accounting for 62.4% of the trade.

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

HS 3004: This heading includes medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or forms for retail sale.

Misclassification often occurs when the packaging and presentation of Gentamicin are not clearly defined. For instance, bulk shipments intended for further processing may fall under HS 3003, while finished products ready for retail sale should be classified under HS 3004. Common errors include misinterpreting bulk packaging as retail-ready or vice versa.

Customs authorities impose penalties for misclassification, which can include fines, delays in shipment clearance, and potential legal action. Recent rulings by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and national customs authorities emphasize the importance of accurate classification to ensure compliance and facilitate international trade.

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Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

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1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Gentamicin is recognized in several major pharmacopoeias, each specifying stringent quality standards to ensure its safety and efficacy:

United States Pharmacopeia (USP): The USP monograph for Gentamicin Injection specifies that the product must contain an amount of Gentamicin Sulfate equivalent to not less than 90.0% and not more than 125.0% of the labeled amount of gentamicin. It also outlines requirements for identification, sterility, and limits on impurities.

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) and European Pharmacopoeia (EP): Both pharmacopoeias provide monographs for Gentamicin, detailing identification tests, assay methods, and impurity limits. They emphasize the importance of controlling related substances and ensuring the product's purity.

Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP): The IP includes a monograph for Gentamicin, specifying quality parameters such as identification, assay, and tests for related substances to ensure the product's quality and safety.

Purity and assay requirements across these pharmacopoeias typically mandate that Gentamicin contains not less than 90.0% and not more than 125.0% of the labeled amount. Dissolution testing is crucial for oral dosage forms to ensure proper drug release, while stability testing is conducted per International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering different climatic zones to ensure the product's shelf-life and efficacy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Gentamicin HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Gentamicin exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Gentamicin exports from India is 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale), which accounts for 62.4% of all Gentamicin trade valued at $36.0M. In total, India exports Gentamicin under 72 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Gentamicin trade?

Gentamicin is exported from India under 72 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $57.6M across 4,263 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 94.9% of total trade.

What is HS code 30049099?

HS code 30049099 refers to "Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Gentamicin, this code covers $36.0M in trade value with 2,394 transactions, 454 suppliers, and 796 buyers across 284 countries. The average unit price under this code is $4.74.

What is the difference between HS 30049099 and 30049029 for Gentamicin?

HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) accounts for 62.4% of Gentamicin trade ($36.0M) with an average unit price of $4.74, while HS 30049029 (Other analgesics and antipyretics, put up for retail sale) covers 11.5% ($6.6M) at $0.57 per unit. HS 30049099 involves 454 suppliers and 796 buyers, compared to 55 suppliers and 145 buyers for HS 30049029.

Official References & Regulatory Resources

HS code classifications follow the WCO Harmonized System. Verify tariff rates with your national customs authority.

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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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