Mefloquine HS Code Trade Classification — 14 Codes, $2.4M Trade

Q: How much Mefloquine is exported under HS code 30049059?

Under HS code 30049059, India exports $1.3M worth of Mefloquine, representing 52.7% of total Mefloquine trade. This involves 23 shipments from 13 Indian exporters to 12 buyers in 13 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Mefloquine from India?

The top importing countries for Mefloquine from India are Cambodia, Brazil, Nepal. The leading importer Cambodia accounts for $1.2M in trade value. In total, Mefloquine is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 14 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Mefloquine exporters from India?

The leading Mefloquine exporters from India include CIPLA LIMITED ($1.3M), KALINDI OVERSEAS ($98.1K), COSMOS HEALTHCARE ($86.3K). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $2.4M.

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

HS code 30049056 has the highest average unit price at $16.34 per unit for Mefloquine exports. This compares to the overall market average of $8811.57 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30049059 averages $2.86 per unit.

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Mefloquine

India Pharmaceutical Trade Intelligence

$2.4M75 Suppliers56 CountriesHS 30049099

ExportsIndia → CAMBODIA49.2%India → BRAZIL4.7%

ImportsCANADA → India$96

#1 Supplier: CIPLA LIMITED

Mefloquine HS Codes (2026) — 14 Classifications, $2.4M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Mefloquine HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Mefloquine under 14 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $2.4M across 278 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30049059 (Other cardiovascular preparations (retail)), accounting for 52.7% of all Mefloquine trade at $1.3M. HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) follows at 16.7% ($408.8K). The top 5 HS codes together account for 96.8% of total Mefloquine trade from India. The average transaction value is $8812. Key importing markets include Cambodia, Brazil, Nepal. Leading exporters include CIPLA LIMITED and KALINDI OVERSEAS. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Mefloquine HS Code Analysis — 14 classifications, $2.4M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Mefloquine HS code analysis — 14 classifications · $2.4M trade value · 278 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Mefloquine HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30049059	$1.3M	52.7%	23	$2.86	13	13
#2	30049099	$408.8K	16.7%

HS 30049059

Other cardiovascular preparations (retail) · 52.7% of Mefloquine trade

$1.3M

Trade Value

52.7%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.86

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 13Buyers: 12Countries: 13

Common Product Descriptions:

ARTESUNATE 100MG+MEFLOQUINE 200MG TABLET

MefloquineHydrochloride Tablets IP 250 MG 1800 str...

MefloquineHydrochloride Tablets IP 250 M

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 16.7% of Mefloquine trade

$408.8K

Trade Value

16.7%

Market Share

123

Transactions

$11.43

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 34Buyers: 54Countries: 42

Common Product Descriptions:

OTHER MEDICAMENTS(MEFLOQUINE 250MG TAB)

LARIMEF TABLET (MEFLOQUINE.) (6TAB)

FLOQUINE MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET

HS 30049056

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 12.6% of Mefloquine trade

$308.1K

Trade Value

12.6%

Market Share

Transactions

$16.34

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 20Buyers: 21Countries: 25

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICAL ITEMS- MEFLOQUINE HYDROCH

MEFMAL-250 TABLETS (MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLO

GENERIC NAME : MEFLOQUINE TABLET 250 MG

HS 30046000

Medicaments containing antimalarial substances (retail) · 10.6% of Mefloquine trade

$260.0K

Trade Value

10.6%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.56

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

ARTESUNATE 100MG+MEFLOQUINE 200MG TABLET

MEDICINES. MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS 250MGN...

HS 30049066

Diclofenac preparations, put up for retail sale · 4.3% of Mefloquine trade

$104.8K

Trade Value

4.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.46

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 9Buyers: 9Countries: 9

Common Product Descriptions:

MEFLOTAS(MEFLOQUINE 250MG TABLET)

MEFLOTAS TAB 2 TAB D MEFLOQUINE TABLET

DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS HARMLESS MEDICINES MEFLO...

HS 30049051

Cardiovascular preparations — anti-hypertensive (retail) · 1.5% of Mefloquine trade

$37.6K

Trade Value

1.5%

Market Share

Transactions

$5.12

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 32Countries: 14

Common Product Descriptions:

INDIAN HARMLESS MEDICINES FINISHED GOODFALCIMEF 25...

MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS IP FAL

PHARMACEUTICALS:EACH UNCOATED TABLET CONTAINS:MEFL...

HS 30049069

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

$30.6K

Trade Value

1.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$6.44

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 6Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

MEFLOQUINE TABLETS 250MG

PHARMACEUTICAL AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCT:MEFLOTAS 2MG...

HS 30049099

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

$4.8K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$9.15

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

MEFLOQUINE 250MG TABLET

FALCIMEF 250MG TAB (520-00499)(MEFLOQUINE 250MG TA...

MEFLOQUINE TABLETS IP 250MG (MEFLOTAS 250)

HS 30049049

Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail) · 0.1% of Mefloquine trade

$2.6K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.25

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

OTHER MEDICAMENT (MEFLOQUINE HCL 250MG T

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN USE B/N 247-73 M...

#10

HS 30049056

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

$1.6K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.04

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICAL AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCT:MEFLOTAS 2MG...

#11

HS 30049066

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

$404

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.44

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICALS - MEFLOQUINE HCL 250MG TAB, BRAND:...

#12

HS 30049036

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

$344

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.72

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

MEFLOTAS TAB (MEFLOQUINE ) (1X2 TAB )

MEFLOTAS TAB (MEFLOQUINE 250MG) (1 X 2 TABS)

#13

HS 30042099

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

$48

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.95

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUCT / ITEM FOR...

#14

HS 30021240

Antisera and other blood fractions · 0.0% of Mefloquine trade

$20

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.99

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

HOSPITAL PRODUCTS :MEFLOTAS (MEFLOQUINETABLETS IP...

Where Mefloquine is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Mefloquine from India, by trade value

India exports Mefloquine to 10+ countries under 14 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is Cambodia ($1.2M), followed by Brazil ($114.1K) and Nepal ($95.2K). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Mefloquine pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	Cambodia	$1.2M	49.2%
#2	Brazil	$114.1K	4.7%
#3	Nepal	$95.2K	3.9%
#4	Uganda	$94.6K	3.9%
#5	Singapore	$90.5K	3.7%
#6	Peru	$85.3K	3.5%
#7	Greece	$82.3K	3.4%
#8	Tunisia	$76.1K	3.1%
#9	Algeria	$73.8K	3.0%
#10	Morocco	$71.7K	2.9%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Mefloquine primarily under HS code 30049059 (Other cardiovascular preparations (retail)). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Mefloquine 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 Mefloquine HS Codes Work

Mefloquine falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 14 codes used for Mefloquine 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 Mefloquine is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Mefloquine trade (including the dominant code 30049059 at 52.7%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30049059 refers to "Other cardiovascular preparations (retail)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Mefloquine Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Mefloquine 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 Mefloquine.

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

Related Antimalarial & Antiparasitic — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

Other products in the Antimalarial & Antiparasitic therapeutic category that may share HS code classifications with Mefloquine

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

TransData Nexus Mefloquine HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

An examination of the tariff schedules for Mefloquine (HS code 30049059) in our primary importing countries—Cambodia, Brazil, Nepal, Uganda, Singapore, Peru, Greece, and Tunisia—reveals the following:

Cambodia: Medicaments under HS code 30049010 are subject to a 0% duty rate, indicating a favorable environment for pharmaceutical imports.

Brazil: As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Brazil applies the Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates to imports. Specific tariff rates for HS code 30049059 should be verified through Brazil's national customs authority or the WTO tariff database.

Nepal: Nepal's tariff rates for pharmaceuticals can be obtained from its national customs authority or the WTO tariff database.

Uganda: As a member of the East African Community (EAC), Uganda applies the EAC Common External Tariff. Specific rates for HS code 30049059 should be confirmed with Uganda's customs authority.

Singapore: Singapore generally imposes zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products, including those under HS code 30049059.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Mefloquine HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Mefloquine, an antimalarial agent, is typically classified under HS code 3004, which covers medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or forms for retail sale. However, classification under HS code 3003, which pertains to medicaments not put up in measured doses or forms for retail sale, may occur if the product is in bulk form.

Common misclassification errors include:

Classifying retail-packaged Mefloquine under HS code 3003 instead of 3004.

Misidentifying the product's form, leading to incorrect HS code assignment.

Such misclassifications can result in customs penalties, including fines and delays in shipment clearance. Our data indicates that 14 different HS codes have been used for Mefloquine shipments, with 52.7% classified under 30049059. This variability underscores the importance of accurate classification to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

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

Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Mefloquine HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Mefloquine Hydrochloride is recognized in several major pharmacopoeias, including the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), British Pharmacopoeia (BP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP).

Purity/Assay Requirements: The USP specifies that Mefloquine Hydrochloride should contain not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% of C₁₇H₁₆F₆N₂O·HCl, calculated on the anhydrous basis.

Dissolution Testing: Dissolution tests are critical for ensuring the bioavailability of Mefloquine tablets. The USP provides specific dissolution test methods and criteria for Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablets to ensure consistent drug release.

Stability Testing: Stability testing should be conducted in accordance with the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering the climatic conditions of the intended market (ICH zones). This ensures that Mefloquine maintains its efficacy and safety throughout its shelf life.

Adherence to these pharmacopoeial standards is essential for regulatory compliance and to ensure the quality and efficacy of Mefloquine products in the global market.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Mefloquine HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Mefloquine exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Mefloquine exports from India is 30049059 (Other cardiovascular preparations (retail)), which accounts for 52.7% of all Mefloquine trade valued at $1.3M. In total, India exports Mefloquine under 14 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Mefloquine trade?

Mefloquine is exported from India under 14 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $2.4M across 278 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 96.8% of total trade.

What is HS code 30049059?

HS code 30049059 refers to "Other cardiovascular preparations (retail)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Mefloquine, this code covers $1.3M in trade value with 23 transactions, 13 suppliers, and 12 buyers across 13 countries. The average unit price under this code is $2.86.

What is the difference between HS 30049059 and 30049099 for Mefloquine?

HS 30049059 (Other cardiovascular preparations (retail)) accounts for 52.7% of Mefloquine trade ($1.3M) with an average unit price of $2.86, while HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) covers 16.7% ($408.8K) at $11.43 per unit. HS 30049059 involves 13 suppliers and 12 buyers, compared to 34 suppliers and 54 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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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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Frequently Asked Questions — Mefloquine HS Codes

What is the HS code for Mefloquine exports from India?

How many HS codes are used for Mefloquine trade?

What is HS code 30049059?

What is the difference between HS 30049059 and 30049099 for Mefloquine?

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How much Mefloquine is exported under HS code 30049059?

Which countries import the most Mefloquine from India?

Who are the top Mefloquine exporters from India?

Which Mefloquine HS code has the highest unit price?

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