Irinotecan HS Code Trade Classification — 17 Codes, $138.2M Trade

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

Under HS code 30049049, India exports $77.4M worth of Irinotecan, representing 56.0% of total Irinotecan trade. This involves 2,497 shipments from 142 Indian exporters to 473 buyers in 213 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Irinotecan from India?

The top importing countries for Irinotecan from India are Germany, Poland, Netherlands. The leading importer Germany accounts for $8.1M in trade value. In total, Irinotecan is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 17 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Irinotecan exporters from India?

The leading Irinotecan exporters from India include PFIZER SERVICE COMPANY BV ($78.2M), LES LABORATORIES SERVIER ($17.4M), INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED ($10.4M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $138.2M.

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

HS code 30 has the highest average unit price at $3482.84 per unit for Irinotecan exports. This compares to the overall market average of $46688.85 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30049049 averages $151.69 per unit.

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$41.1M164 Suppliers111 CountriesHS 30049049

ExportsIndia → GERMANY19.7%India → POLAND10.7%

ImportsAUSTRALIA → India$78.4M FRANCE → India$17.9M

#1 Supplier: INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS #1 Buyer: FRESENIUS KABI

Irinotecan HS Codes (2026) — 17 Classifications, $138.2M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Irinotecan HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Irinotecan under 17 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $138.2M across 2,959 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)), accounting for 56.0% of all Irinotecan trade at $77.4M. HS 30 (Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)) follows at 26.8% ($37.0M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 99.7% of total Irinotecan trade from India. The average transaction value is $46689. Key importing markets include Germany, Poland, Netherlands. Leading exporters include PFIZER SERVICE COMPANY BV and LES LABORATORIES SERVIER . Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Irinotecan HS Code Analysis — 17 classifications, $138.2M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Irinotecan HS code analysis — 17 classifications · $138.2M trade value · 2,959 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Irinotecan 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	$77.4M	56.0%	2,497	$151.69	142	213
#2	30	$37.0M	26.8%

HS 30049049

Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail) · 56.0% of Irinotecan trade

$77.4M

Trade Value

56.0%

Market Share

2,497

Transactions

$151.69

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 142Buyers: 473Countries: 213

Common Product Descriptions:

IRINOTECAN KABI INJ.500MG/25ML VIAL(ITEM

IRINOTECAN FRESENIUS KABI INJ.500MG/25ML

IRINOTECAN KABI INJ.500MG/25ML VIAL

HS 30

Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30) · 26.8% of Irinotecan trade

$37.0M

Trade Value

26.8%

Market Share

Transactions

$3482.84

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

CAMPTO SS 100MG 5ML (ASL) IND/T (IRINOTECAN HYDROC...

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 15.7% of Irinotecan trade

$21.7M

Trade Value

15.7%

Market Share

320

Transactions

$2753.24

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 102Buyers: 113Countries: 91

Common Product Descriptions:

IRINOTEL 100 MG INJ (IRINOTECAN HYDROCH

IRINOTEL INJ ( IRINOTECAN INJ 100MG) BAT

IRINOTECANPPF 270MG/180ML 1'S PU FR PACK

HS 30049095

Dermatological preparations, put up for retail sale · 0.8% of Irinotecan trade

$1.1M

Trade Value

0.8%

Market Share

Transactions

$8.97

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 23Buyers: 30Countries: 28

Common Product Descriptions:

IRITERO 100MG INJ(Irinotecan 100mg Injec

IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE TRIHYDRATE INJ

IROCAN 100MG INJ-Irinotecan 100mg Inject

HS 30049049

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

$539.7K

Trade Value

0.4%

Market Share

Transactions

$7.01

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 8Buyers: 14Countries: 12

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMA DRUGS & MEDI IRINOTECAN 20MG/ML,15ML(ACCORD...

PHARMA DRUGS & MEDI IRINOTECAN 20MG/ML,5ML(ACCORD-...

PHARMA DRUGS & MEDI IRINOTECAN HCL INJ,20MG/ML5ML(...

HS 30044990

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

$278.1K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$1958.11

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 3Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

IRINOTECAN INJ 1.5MG/ML,200ML 1'S PU DK -GST INVOI...

IRINOTECAN INJ 1.5MG/ML,180ML -GSTINVOICE NO. EI24...

IRINOTECAN INJ 1.5MG/ML 240ML 1'S PU DK(PACK : 1 P...

HS 30049099

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

$94.8K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$14.40

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 6Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

IRNOTOP 100MG(IRINOTECAN 100MG/5MLINJ)

IRINOTECAN PPF 330MG/220ML 1S PU FI (IRINOTECAN 33...

TORSIRIN 100MG INJ.IRINOTECAN INJECTIONIP ( 1 VIAL...

HS 30049089

Other anti-neoplastic/immunomodulating agents (retail) · 0.0% of Irinotecan trade

$66.2K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$12.29

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 1Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE AS TRIHYDRATECONCENTRATE ...

IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE (AS TRIHYDRATE)CONCENTRAT...

Irinotecan Hydrochloride (as Trihydrate)Concentrat...

HS 30049044

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

$17.6K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$10.14

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 7Countries: 7

Common Product Descriptions:

IRINOTECAN 100MG INJ (IRINOTECAN)

IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE TRIHYDRATE INJE

IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE TRIHYDRATE INJECTION IP 1...

#10

HS 30049047

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

$2.4K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$7.10

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE TRIHYDRATE INJE

* HARMLESS MEDICINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IRINOTEC...

#11

HS 30021500

Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 0.0% of Irinotecan trade

$2.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$8.57

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

REWARD ITEM HARMLESS PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINES FOR ...

IRITERO 100MG VIAL IRINOTECAN 100MG BATCH ADC2305I...

#12

HS 30049043

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

$1.5K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$10.79

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

IRINOTEL 100MG INJ ( Irinotecan ) Inj Mf

#13

HS 30049059

Other cardiovascular preparations (retail) · 0.0% of Irinotecan trade

$1.3K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$8.48

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

IRINOTEL 100MG INJ VIAL IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE ...

#14

HS 30049094

Ophthalmic preparations, put up for retail sale · 0.0% of Irinotecan trade

$834

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$7.95

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

IROCAN(IRINOTECAN INJECTION 40MG/2ML)IBA

#15

HS 30049029

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

$518

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$8.63

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

IRINOTECAN IRINOTEL 100MG INJ

IRINOTECAN (IRINOTEL INJ)NOS

#16

HS 30043990

Medicaments containing other hormones (retail) · 0.0% of Irinotecan trade

$161

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$4.03

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

IRINOTEL 40MG INJ.IRINOTECAN INJECTION IP(1*2 ML) ...

#17

HS 30041090

Medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail) · 0.0% of Irinotecan trade

$92

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$11.49

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS IRITERO 100 INJECTIONIRIN...

Where Irinotecan is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Irinotecan from India, by trade value

India exports Irinotecan to 10+ countries under 17 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is Germany ($8.1M), followed by Poland ($4.4M) and Netherlands ($3.4M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Irinotecan pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	Germany	$8.1M	5.9%
#2	Poland	$4.4M	3.2%
#3	Netherlands	$3.4M	2.5%
#4	Belgium	$3.0M	2.2%
#5	Canada	$2.9M	2.1%
#6	United States	$2.8M	2.0%
#7	United Kingdom	$1.4M	1.0%
#8	Algeria	$1.2M	0.9%
#9	South Africa	$1.2M	0.8%
#10	Australia	$1.1M	0.8%

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

Irinotecan falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 17 codes used for Irinotecan 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 Irinotecan is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Irinotecan trade (including the dominant code 30049049 at 56.0%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30049049 refers to "Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Irinotecan Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Irinotecan 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 Irinotecan.

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). Irinotecan 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), Irinotecan 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 Germany and Poland 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

Irinotecan, classified under HS code 30049049, is subject to varying Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates across key importing countries:

Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom: As European Union (EU) member states, these countries apply a unified MFN tariff rate. Medicaments classified under HS code 30049049 are typically duty-free under the EU's Common External Tariff.

Canada: Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly NAFTA, Canada offers preferential tariff rates for pharmaceutical products originating from member countries.

United States: The U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) indicates that products under HS code 30049049 are generally duty-free.

Algeria: As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Algeria applies MFN tariff rates to imports. Specific rates for HS code 30049049 should be verified with Algeria's national customs authority.

Regarding Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with India, the EU and the United States do not currently have FTAs with India that provide preferential tariff rates for pharmaceutical products. Canada and Algeria's agreements should be reviewed for specific provisions.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Irinotecan HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Irinotecan's classification under HS codes 3003 (medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic use) versus 3004 (medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic use, put up in measured doses) depends on its presentation:

HS 3003: Applicable when Irinotecan is in bulk form, not packaged for retail sale.

HS 3004: Applicable when Irinotecan is packaged for retail sale, such as in ampoules or vials.

Common misclassification errors include declaring bulk pharmaceuticals under HS 3004 or retail-packaged products under HS 3003. Such misclassifications can lead to customs penalties, including fines and delays in shipment clearance. Our data indicates that 56.0% of Irinotecan shipments are classified under HS code 30049049, suggesting a predominant classification under HS 3004.

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

Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Irinotecan HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Irinotecan Hydrochloride is recognized in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) with an official monograph detailing its quality standards. The monograph specifies purity and assay requirements, including limits on related substances and enantiomeric purity. Dissolution testing is conducted to ensure consistent bioavailability, and stability testing is performed in accordance with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering different climatic zones to ensure product efficacy throughout its shelf life.

For the most accurate and current information, it is recommended to consult the latest editions of the respective pharmacopoeias and ICH guidelines.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Irinotecan HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Irinotecan exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Irinotecan exports from India is 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)), which accounts for 56.0% of all Irinotecan trade valued at $77.4M. In total, India exports Irinotecan under 17 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Irinotecan trade?

Irinotecan is exported from India under 17 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $138.2M across 2,959 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 99.7% 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 Irinotecan, this code covers $77.4M in trade value with 2,497 transactions, 142 suppliers, and 473 buyers across 213 countries. The average unit price under this code is $151.69.

What is the difference between HS 30049049 and 30 for Irinotecan?

HS 30049049 (Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail)) accounts for 56.0% of Irinotecan trade ($77.4M) with an average unit price of $151.69, while HS 30 (Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)) covers 26.8% ($37.0M) at $3482.84 per unit. HS 30049049 involves 142 suppliers and 473 buyers, compared to 1 suppliers and 1 buyers for HS 30.

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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