Ibuprofen HS Code Trade Classification — 52 Codes, $587.6M Trade

Q: How much Ibuprofen is exported under HS code 30049063?

Under HS code 30049063, India exports $522.2M worth of Ibuprofen, representing 88.9% of total Ibuprofen trade. This involves 11,576 shipments from 658 Indian exporters to 1633 buyers in 395 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Ibuprofen from India?

The top importing countries for Ibuprofen from India are France, United States, United Kingdom. The leading importer France accounts for $126.4M in trade value. In total, Ibuprofen is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 52 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Ibuprofen exporters from India?

The leading Ibuprofen exporters from India include MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED ($127.2M), CAPLIN POINT LABORATORIES LIMITED ($48.0M), GRANULES INDIA LIMITED ($36.4M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $587.6M.

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

HS code 30049099 has the highest average unit price at $96.21 per unit for Ibuprofen exports. This compares to the overall market average of $37878.53 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30049063 averages $4.55 per unit.

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$584.2M762 Suppliers173 CountriesHS 30049063

ExportsIndia → FRANCE21.6%India → UNITED STATES17.8%

ImportsGERMANY → India$1.4M COSTA RICA → India$120.2K

#1 Supplier: MYLAN LABORATORIES #1 Buyer: VIATRIS SANTE

Ibuprofen HS Codes (2026) — 52 Classifications, $587.6M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Ibuprofen HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Ibuprofen under 52 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $587.6M across 15,514 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30049063 (Anti-inflammatory preparations (non-steroidal) (retail)), accounting for 88.9% of all Ibuprofen trade at $522.2M. HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) follows at 7.1% ($41.8M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 99.3% of total Ibuprofen trade from India. The average transaction value is $37879. Key importing markets include France, United States, United Kingdom. Leading exporters include MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED and CAPLIN POINT LABORATORIES LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Ibuprofen HS Code Analysis — 52 classifications, $587.6M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Ibuprofen HS code analysis — 52 classifications · $587.6M trade value · 15,514 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Ibuprofen HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30049063	$522.2M	88.9%	11,576	$4.55	658	395
#2	30049099	$41.8M	7.1%

HS 30049063

Anti-inflammatory preparations (non-steroidal) (retail) · 88.9% of Ibuprofen trade

$522.2M

Trade Value

88.9%

Market Share

11,576

Transactions

$4.55

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 658Buyers: 1633Countries: 395

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS-IBUPROFEN TABLET

IBUPROFEN SOFT GELATIN CAPSULES 200MG BA

IBUPROFEN TABLETS 200MG BATCH NO: 121031

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 7.1% of Ibuprofen trade

$41.8M

Trade Value

7.1%

Market Share

2,936

Transactions

$96.21

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 549Buyers: 833Countries: 299

Common Product Descriptions:

Ibuprofen Cap(50X2)(Simbafen Capsules)Ba

IBUMOL Ibuprofen 100mg + paracetamol 16

IBUPROFEN TABLETS USP 800MG (11,820.00 X

HS 30039090

Other medicaments of mixed constituents (not put up for retail sale) · 1.5% of Ibuprofen trade

$9.0M

Trade Value

1.5%

Market Share

Transactions

$13.64

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 21Buyers: 43Countries: 32

Common Product Descriptions:

COMPRESSO IBU 66 (IBUPROFEN GRANULES DC

COMPRESSO IBU 66S (IBUPROFEN GRANULES DC

IBUPROFEN DC GRANULES 73% (KRISOIBU-73P)

HS 30049069

Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail) · 1.3% of Ibuprofen trade

$7.4M

Trade Value

1.3%

Market Share

370

Transactions

$2.66

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 92Buyers: 119Countries: 92

Common Product Descriptions:

ATSEFENAK KIDDO (IBUPROFEN ORAL SUSP 100

PARACETAMOL 500MG IBUPROFEN 200MG FILM

IBUPROFEN 400 MG TABLETS TERRYWHITE PRO

HS 30045090

Other medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 0.5% of Ibuprofen trade

$3.0M

Trade Value

0.5%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.27

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 17Buyers: 21Countries: 20

Common Product Descriptions:

CREAM - DR.ICO IBUPROFEN TABLETS BP 600

APO DISCOUNTER IBUPROFEN TABLETS (400MG)

APO DISCOUNTER - IBUPROFEN TABLETS [400M

HS 30049063

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

$1.0M

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.09

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 17Buyers: 19Countries: 17

Common Product Descriptions:

IBU-DT200 (IBUPROFEN TABLETS BP 200MG)KGS

IBUPROFEN 100MG (5ML) SYRUP ? 100ML ? 10BOTTLE PER...

PHARMACEUTICAL GOODS, IBUPROFEN BP200MG+PARACETAMO...

HS 30049066

Diclofenac preparations, put up for retail sale · 0.2% of Ibuprofen trade

$953.2K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.04

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 3Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

ETHICS IBUPROFEN ORAL SUSPENSION (100 MG

ETHICS IBUPROFEN ORAL SUSPENSION(100 MG/

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS- IBUPROFEN ORAL

HS 30049061

Antihistamines and anti-allergy preparations (retail) · 0.1% of Ibuprofen trade

$364.5K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.14

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 9Buyers: 10Countries: 14

Common Product Descriptions:

IBUDAL SYRUP IBUPROFEN 100MG SUSPENSION

IBUPROFEN TABLETS BP 400MG (120000X10X10

IBUPROFEN TABLETS BP 600MG (46000X10X10=

HS 30049079

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

$239.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.37

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 9Countries: 8

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICALS (IBUPROFEN 400MG TAB 100

IBUPROFEN 400 PARACETAMOL 500 CAFFINE 300MG TAB 10...

BRUFEN 400MG TAB 15S IBUPROFEN TABLETS

#10

HS 30049042

Anti-diarrhoeal preparations, put up for retail sale · 0.0% of Ibuprofen trade

$234.6K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.79

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

RE IMPORT -IBUTAC (IBUPROFENO 20OMG/5ML ORAL SUSPE...

#11

HS 30041090

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

$214.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.90

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 21Buyers: 33Countries: 28

Common Product Descriptions:

Ibuprofen Tablets IP 400mg (BRUFEN 400)

IBUPROFEN 400 MG & HYOSCINE BUTYL BROMID

BRUFEN 600MG TABLET - IBUPROFEN 600MG TA

#12

HS 30049082

Immunosuppressant preparations (retail) · 0.0% of Ibuprofen trade

$200.8K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$4.04

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

Ibuprofen Tablets USP 400mg 24,528.00X 500'S

Ibuprofen Tablets USP 400mg 25,920.00X 100'S

#13

HS 30049029

Other analgesics and antipyretics, put up for retail sale · 0.0% of Ibuprofen trade

$173.2K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.22

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 6Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

CIDVIL-S(Ibuprofen Suppositories 150 mg)

IBUPROFEN + PARACETAMOL SYP 100 ML (BATC

IBUPROFEN 400MG FC TABLETS (BRUMED 400MG

#14

HS 30049039

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

$120.8K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.16

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 8Buyers: 11Countries: 8

Common Product Descriptions:

MERIBUFEN 100 ( IBUPROFEN SYRUP 100MG/5M

IBUPROFEN 200 MG TABLET

Pharmaceuticals Medicines PROFEN A SUSP 60 ML Para...

#15

HS 30049034

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

$104.8K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$28.24

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 5Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

IFEN 200 TAB IBUPROFEN TABLETS 200MG BATCH TE3025 ...

IFEN 400 TAB IBUPROFEN TABLETS 400MG BATCH TE3030 ...

IFEN 200 TAB, (Ibuprofen Tablets 200mg)

#16

HS 30042019

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

$94.2K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$8.37

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 10Buyers: 10Countries: 10

Common Product Descriptions:

IBUPROFEN & FAMOTIDINE TABLETS 800+26.6M

BRUFEN 400MG TAB (IBUPROFEN)

IBUPROFEN & FAMOTIDINE TABLETS 800/26.6M

#17

HS 30044960

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

$50.7K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.45

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 4Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

IBUPROFEN ORAL SUSPENSION 200MG/5ML (IBU

IBUPROFEN ORAL SUSPENSION 100MG/5ML (IBU

IBUPROFEN 200MG/5ML

#18

HS 30049099

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

$48.8K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.91

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 13Buyers: 16Countries: 14

Common Product Descriptions:

NON HAZARDOUS PHARMACEUTICAL FINISH PRODUCT FOR HU...

PHARMACEUTICALS MEDICINE FOR HUMAN USE-ZYFEN SUSPE...

#19

HS 30049074

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

$48.3K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.22

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

IBUPROFENO 400 MG X 20 COMP BE IBUPROFEN 400MG X 2...

#20

HS 30049067

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

$42.4K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.41

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

WAGNER HEALTH IBUPROFEN 200MG (IBUPROFEN

IBUPROFENO 800MG IBUPROFENO 800MG TABLETAS BATCH:V...

Where Ibuprofen is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Ibuprofen from India, by trade value

India exports Ibuprofen to 10+ countries under 52 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is France ($126.4M), followed by United States ($103.7M) and United Kingdom ($56.4M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Ibuprofen pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	France	$126.4M	21.5%
#2	United States	$103.7M	17.7%
#3	United Kingdom	$56.4M	9.6%
#4	Australia	$39.9M	6.8%
#5	Nicaragua	$25.1M	4.3%
#6	Guatemala	$20.0M	3.4%
#7	Hungary	$18.0M	3.1%
#8	Canada	$17.9M	3.1%
#9	Chile	$16.3M	2.8%
#10	Ecuador	$12.0M	2.0%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Ibuprofen primarily under HS code 30049063 (Anti-inflammatory preparations (non-steroidal) (retail)). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Ibuprofen 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 Ibuprofen HS Codes Work

Ibuprofen falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 52 codes used for Ibuprofen 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 Ibuprofen is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Ibuprofen trade (including the dominant code 30049063 at 88.9%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30049063 refers to "Anti-inflammatory preparations (non-steroidal) (retail)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Ibuprofen Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Ibuprofen 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 Ibuprofen.

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). Ibuprofen 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), Ibuprofen 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 France and United States have specific pharmaceutical regulatory bodies that must approve the product before customs clearance.

Related Analgesics & Antipyretics — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

Other products in the Analgesics & Antipyretics therapeutic category that may share HS code classifications with Ibuprofen

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

TransData Nexus Ibuprofen HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

The importation of ibuprofen, classified under HS code 30049063, into key markets such as France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Hungary, and Canada is subject to varying Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates and preferential rates under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with India.

France and Hungary: As European Union (EU) member states, both countries apply the EU's Common External Tariff. The MFN tariff rate for HS code 30049063 is 0%, indicating that ibuprofen imports are duty-free. There are no specific FTAs between the EU and India that alter this rate.

United States: The U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists ibuprofen under HS code 30049063 with an MFN tariff rate of 0%, allowing duty-free importation. The U.S. does not have an FTA with India that affects this classification.

United Kingdom: Post-Brexit, the UK maintains its own tariff schedule. The MFN tariff rate for HS code 30049063 is 0%, permitting duty-free imports of ibuprofen. No FTA between the UK and India currently modifies this rate.

Australia: According to the Australian Customs Tariff, the MFN tariff rate for HS code 30049063 is 0%, allowing duty-free importation of ibuprofen. The Australia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) is under negotiation and may influence future tariff rates.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Ibuprofen HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Ibuprofen's classification under the Harmonized System (HS) can lead to disputes, particularly between headings 3003 and 3004. HS code 3003 pertains to "Medicaments 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," while HS code 3004 covers "Medicaments... put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale."

Given that 88.9% of ibuprofen shipments are classified under HS code 30049063, it suggests that most ibuprofen products are in forms suitable for retail sale, such as tablets or capsules. Misclassification can occur if bulk ibuprofen intended for further processing is incorrectly classified under HS code 3004 instead of 3003. Such errors can lead to incorrect duty assessments and potential customs penalties.

Customs authorities emphasize accurate classification to ensure proper duty collection and compliance with trade regulations. Recent rulings by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and national customs bodies have reinforced the importance of distinguishing between bulk medicaments and those prepared for retail sale to prevent misclassification.

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Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Ibuprofen HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Ibuprofen is recognized in several major pharmacopoeias, including the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), British Pharmacopoeia (BP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). These monographs establish stringent quality standards to ensure the safety and efficacy of ibuprofen products.

Purity and Assay Requirements: The USP specifies that ibuprofen should contain not less than 97.0% and not more than 103.0% of C₁₃H₁₈O₂, calculated on the anhydrous basis. Similar assay limits are set by the BP, EP, and IP, ensuring consistent potency across different regions.

Dissolution Testing: Dissolution tests are critical for assessing the bioavailability of ibuprofen. Studies have demonstrated that ibuprofen tablets should exhibit rapid dissolution, with more than 85% of the drug released within 30 minutes in pH 6.8 phosphate buffer, aligning with USP guidelines.

Stability Testing per ICH Guidelines: Stability testing for ibuprofen is conducted in accordance with the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, which define different climatic zones. For instance, Zone IV, which includes hot and humid regions, requires testing at 30°C and 75% relative humidity to ensure the drug's stability under these conditions.

Adherence to these pharmacopoeial standards and ICH guidelines is essential for manufacturers to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of ibuprofen products across global markets.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ibuprofen HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Ibuprofen exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Ibuprofen exports from India is 30049063 (Anti-inflammatory preparations (non-steroidal) (retail)), which accounts for 88.9% of all Ibuprofen trade valued at $522.2M. In total, India exports Ibuprofen under 52 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Ibuprofen trade?

Ibuprofen is exported from India under 52 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $587.6M across 15,514 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 99.3% of total trade.

What is HS code 30049063?

HS code 30049063 refers to "Anti-inflammatory preparations (non-steroidal) (retail)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Ibuprofen, this code covers $522.2M in trade value with 11,576 transactions, 658 suppliers, and 1633 buyers across 395 countries. The average unit price under this code is $4.55.

What is the difference between HS 30049063 and 30049099 for Ibuprofen?

HS 30049063 (Anti-inflammatory preparations (non-steroidal) (retail)) accounts for 88.9% of Ibuprofen trade ($522.2M) with an average unit price of $4.55, while HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) covers 7.1% ($41.8M) at $96.21 per unit. HS 30049063 involves 658 suppliers and 1633 buyers, compared to 549 suppliers and 833 buyers for HS 30049099.

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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