Niacin HS Code Trade Classification — 21 Codes, $3.8M Trade

Q: How much Niacin is exported under HS code 30045039?

Under HS code 30045039, India exports $1.4M worth of Niacin, representing 37.3% of total Niacin trade. This involves 82 shipments from 23 Indian exporters to 33 buyers in 24 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Niacin from India?

The top importing countries for Niacin from India are United States, Iraq, Malaysia. The leading importer United States accounts for $3.3M in trade value. In total, Niacin is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 21 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Niacin exporters from India?

The leading Niacin exporters from India include AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED ($1.1M), AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD ($481.9K), SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED ($444.4K). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $3.8M.

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

HS code 30049087 has the highest average unit price at $102.74 per unit for Niacin exports. This compares to the overall market average of $9534.18 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30045039 averages $4.25 per unit.

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$3.8M77 Suppliers45 CountriesHS 30045090

ExportsIndia → UNITED STATES86.0%India → IRAQ2.9%

ImportsAUSTRALIA → India$1

#1 Supplier: AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS #1 Buyer: AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS,

Niacin HS Codes (2026) — 21 Classifications, $3.8M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Niacin HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Niacin under 21 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $3.8M across 397 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30045039 (Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail)), accounting for 37.3% of all Niacin trade at $1.4M. HS 30045032 (Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail)) follows at 29.5% ($1.1M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 97.2% of total Niacin trade from India. The average transaction value is $9534. Key importing markets include United States, Iraq, Malaysia. Leading exporters include AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED and AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Niacin HS Code Analysis — 21 classifications, $3.8M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Niacin HS code analysis — 21 classifications · $3.8M trade value · 397 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Niacin HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30045039	$1.4M	37.3%	82	$4.25	23	24
#2	30045032	$1.1M	29.5%

HS 30045039

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 37.3% of Niacin trade

$1.4M

Trade Value

37.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$4.25

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 23Buyers: 33Countries: 24

Common Product Descriptions:

NIACIN ER TAB 500 MG NDC 65162-0321-09 F

Niacin ER Tab 500 mg FDA Product code 66

NIACIN ER TAB 1000 MG NDC 65162-0323-09

HS 30045032

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 29.5% of Niacin trade

$1.1M

Trade Value

29.5%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.09

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 16Countries: 7

Common Product Descriptions:

NIACIN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS 500 MG(N

NIACIN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS 1000 MG

NIACIN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS 750 MG (

HS 30045090

Other medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 21.6% of Niacin trade

$818.2K

Trade Value

21.6%

Market Share

105

Transactions

$1.04

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 18Buyers: 27Countries: 20

Common Product Descriptions:

NIACIN EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS USP,1000

NIACIN EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS USP,750M

NIACIN EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS USP,500M

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 6.9% of Niacin trade

$260.9K

Trade Value

6.9%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.94

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 38Buyers: 40Countries: 42

Common Product Descriptions:

EXAZEL-N CREAM 15GM (AZELAIC ACID NIACIN

INOSITOL NICOTINATE (NIACIN NF TAB) (10X

EXAZEL N CREAM 15GM (AZELAIC ACID NIACIN

HS 30045039

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 1.9% of Niacin trade

$70.1K

Trade Value

1.9%

Market Share

Transactions

$5.50

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

NIACIN ER TAB 1000 MG NDC 65162-0323-09FDA PRODUCT...

HS 30049087

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 1.6% of Niacin trade

$61.6K

Trade Value

1.6%

Market Share

Transactions

$102.74

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

EXAZEL-N CREAM 15GM (AZELAIC ACID NIACIN

HS 30045090

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 0.3% of Niacin trade

$13.1K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.04

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS HARMLESS MEDICINES NIACI...

HS 30045020

Medicaments containing Vitamin B complex (retail) · 0.3% of Niacin trade

$10.5K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.05

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

VITAMIN B COMPLEX TABLETS PACK 1000 TABS BATCH EVB...

HS 30049029

Other analgesics and antipyretics, put up for retail sale · 0.2% of Niacin trade

$6.0K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.31

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

GROWFAST SYRUP Ferric Ammonium Citrate ,Protein Hy...

#10

HS 30045010

Medicaments containing Vitamin A (retail) · 0.1% of Niacin trade

$4.4K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$58.19

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

HYDROCHLORIDE BP 50 MG NIACINAMIDE BP45 MG D-PANTH...

NIACINAMIDE BP 45 MG D-PANTHENOL USP5MG HIFER - Z ...

HARMLESS MEDICINES (ESSENTIAL LIFE SAVING PHARMACE...

#11

HS 30042097

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.1% of Niacin trade

$3.2K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.25

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

FOLIC ACID 0.7MG + METHYLCOBALAMIN 2500MCG + NIACI...

#12

HS 30042095

Medicaments containing antibiotics (retail) · 0.1% of Niacin trade

$2.8K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.43

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 6Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS DACNE PLUS GEALLANTOIN (0...

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS DACNE PLUS GELALLANTOIN (...

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS D'ACNE PLUS GEL ALLANTOIN...

#13

HS 30049069

Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail) · 0.0% of Niacin trade

$1.6K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.79

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

EXAZEL-N CREAM 15GM (AZELAIC ACID NIACIN

#14

HS 30049039

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

$1.4K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.68

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

CYPRO L FORTE SYRUP CYPROHEPTADINE 2MG VITB1 2 5MG...

CYPRO L FORTE SYP(CYPROHEPTADINE HCL 2MG+VIT B1 2....

ELDERVIT 12 INJ(FOLIC ACID + METHYLCOBALAMIN + NIA...

#15

HS 30042095

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

$500

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.50

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS D'ACNE PLUS GEL ALLANTOIN...

#16

HS 30041090

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

$306

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.70

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS DACNE PLUS GELALLANTOIN 0...

#17

HS 30049099

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

$234

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.38

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

ELDERVIT 12INJ (FOLIC ACID & NIACINAMIDE)

MECOFAR PLUS INJ. (Methylcobalamin + Thiamine(Vita...

#18

HS 30049032

Anti-amoebic and anti-protozoal medicaments (retail) · 0.0% of Niacin trade

$197

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$4.94

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

Healthvit Niacinamide

#19

HS 30045035

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 0.0% of Niacin trade

$102

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$10.18

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

CONTAIN MEDICINES HARMLESS PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS...

#20

HS 30049039

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

$45

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.73

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

CYPRO L FORTE SYRUP(AS PER INV)(CYPROHEPTADINE HCL...

Where Niacin is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Niacin from India, by trade value

India exports Niacin to 10+ countries under 21 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is United States ($3.3M), followed by Iraq ($111.0K) and Malaysia ($64.9K). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Niacin pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	United States	$3.3M	86.0%
#2	Iraq	$111.0K	2.9%
#3	Malaysia	$64.9K	1.7%
#4	Benin	$48.1K	1.3%
#5	Senegal	$45.6K	1.2%
#6	Sierra Leone	$40.6K	1.1%
#7	Turkey	$28.2K	0.7%
#8	Afghanistan	$22.1K	0.6%
#9	Nigeria	$20.2K	0.5%
#10	Tanzania	$18.0K	0.5%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Niacin primarily under HS code 30045039 (Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail)). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Niacin 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 Niacin HS Codes Work

Niacin falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 21 codes used for Niacin 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 Niacin is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Niacin trade (including the dominant code 30045039 at 37.3%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30045039 refers to "Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Niacin Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Niacin 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 Niacin.

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). Niacin 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), Niacin 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 Iraq 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

The HS code 30045039 pertains to "Other medicaments containing vitamins or other products of heading 2936." Tariff rates for this code vary across countries:

United States: The Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rate for HS 30045039 is 0%. Under the U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum, certain pharmaceutical products may benefit from expedited regulatory approvals, though specific tariff reductions are not detailed.

Iraq: Iraq applies an MFN tariff rate of 5% on pharmaceutical products under HS 30045039. There is no Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Iraq that offers preferential tariff rates for this category.

Malaysia: Under the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement, Malaysia offers a preferential tariff rate of 0% for HS 30045039, compared to its MFN rate of 5%.

Benin, Senegal, Sierra Leone: As members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), these countries apply a common external tariff. The MFN rate for pharmaceutical products under HS 30045039 is 0%, with no additional preferential rates under an FTA with India.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Niacin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, can be classified under different HS codes depending on its form and intended use:

HS 3003: This code covers "Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or forms." Niacin in bulk form, intended for further processing or compounding, typically falls under this category.

HS 3004: This code pertains to "Medicaments put up in measured doses or forms for retail sale." Finished niacin products, such as tablets or capsules ready for consumer use, are classified here.

Common misclassification errors include:

Classifying bulk niacin under HS 3004, leading to incorrect tariff applications.

Misidentifying finished niacin products as bulk substances under HS 3003.

Such misclassifications can result in customs penalties, including fines and delays in shipment clearance. Our internal data indicates that HS code 30045039 accounts for 37.3% of niacin trade, suggesting a prevalent classification under finished pharmaceutical products. However, the use of 21 different HS codes across 397 shipments highlights inconsistencies and potential misclassification risks.

Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Niacin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

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

United States Pharmacopeia (USP): The USP monograph for Niacin specifies that the substance should contain not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% of niacin, calculated on the dried basis. It also outlines tests for identification, assay, and impurities.

British Pharmacopoeia (BP): The BP monograph aligns closely with the USP, detailing similar purity and assay requirements for niacin.

European Pharmacopoeia (EP): The EP provides comprehensive guidelines on niacin's purity, identification, and assay methods, ensuring consistency across European member states.

Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP): The IP monograph for niacin specifies quality parameters, including purity, identification tests, and permissible impurity levels, tailored to meet India's regulatory standards.

Quality control tests for niacin include:

Purity/Assay Requirements: Ensuring the niacin content falls within the specified range (e.g., 98.0% to 102.0% as per USP).

Frequently Asked Questions — Niacin HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Niacin exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Niacin exports from India is 30045039 (Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail)), which accounts for 37.3% of all Niacin trade valued at $1.4M. In total, India exports Niacin under 21 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Niacin trade?

Niacin is exported from India under 21 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $3.8M across 397 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 97.2% of total trade.

What is HS code 30045039?

HS code 30045039 refers to "Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Niacin, this code covers $1.4M in trade value with 82 transactions, 23 suppliers, and 33 buyers across 24 countries. The average unit price under this code is $4.25.

What is the difference between HS 30045039 and 30045032 for Niacin?

HS 30045039 (Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail)) accounts for 37.3% of Niacin trade ($1.4M) with an average unit price of $4.25, while HS 30045032 (Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail)) covers 29.5% ($1.1M) at $0.09 per unit. HS 30045039 involves 23 suppliers and 33 buyers, compared to 6 suppliers and 16 buyers for HS 30045032.

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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