Probiotics HS Code Trade Classification — 12 Codes, $102.9M Trade

Q: How much Probiotics is exported under HS code 30024910?

Under HS code 30024910, India exports $83.9M worth of Probiotics, representing 81.5% of total Probiotics trade. This involves 404 shipments from 55 Indian exporters to 44 buyers in 35 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Probiotics from India?

The top importing countries for Probiotics from India are Australia, United States, Italy. The leading importer Australia accounts for $2.6M in trade value. In total, Probiotics is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 12 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Probiotics exporters from India?

The leading Probiotics exporters from India include THOMAS TRADING CO. LTD ($84.9M), UNIQUE BIOTECH LIMITED ($5.1M), CHR HANSEN A/S ($2.6M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $102.9M.

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

HS code 30 has the highest average unit price at $2985.62 per unit for Probiotics exports. This compares to the overall market average of $105480.99 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30024910 averages $721.24 per unit.

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$9.9M30 Suppliers45 CountriesHS 30029090

ExportsIndia → AUSTRALIA25.8%India → UNITED STATES23.8%

ImportsJAPAN → India$86.6M DENMARK → India$3.6M

Probiotics HS Codes (2026) — 12 Classifications, $102.9M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Probiotics HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Probiotics under 12 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $102.9M across 976 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30024910 (Other vaccines), accounting for 81.5% of all Probiotics trade at $83.9M. HS 30 (Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)) follows at 9.1% ($9.4M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 100.0% of total Probiotics trade from India. The average transaction value is $105481. Key importing markets include Australia, United States, Italy. Leading exporters include THOMAS TRADING CO. LTD and UNIQUE BIOTECH LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Probiotics HS Code Analysis — 12 classifications, $102.9M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Probiotics HS code analysis — 12 classifications · $102.9M trade value · 976 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Probiotics HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30024910	$83.9M	81.5%	404	$721.24	55	35
#2	30	$9.4M	9.1%	9

HS 30024910

Other vaccines · 81.5% of Probiotics trade

$83.9M

Trade Value

81.5%

Market Share

404

Transactions

$721.24

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 55Buyers: 44Countries: 35

Common Product Descriptions:

PROBIOTICS FOR ANIMAL FEED BACILLUS COAG

PROBIOTICS FOR ANIMAL FEED CULTURE OF

PRE PROBIOTICS GRANUELS DRY SYRUP

HS 30

Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30) · 9.1% of Probiotics trade

$9.4M

Trade Value

9.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$2985.62

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

PROBIO-TEC(R) AB-BLEND-35/5KGS (PROBIOTICS) (QTY 5...

PROBIO-TEC(R) AB-BLEND-35/5KGS (PROBIOTICS) (QTY 3...

NURI BSL (PROBIOTICS - WATER TREATMENT) FTA NO VN-...

HS 30029090

Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms · 8.5% of Probiotics trade

$8.7M

Trade Value

8.5%

Market Share

425

Transactions

$256.86

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 9Buyers: 179Countries: 66

Common Product Descriptions:

PROBIOTICS-BACILLUS COAGULANS(UNIQUE-IS2

PROBIOTICS: BACILLUS COAGULANS

PRE & PROBIOTICS GRANULES (DRY SYRUP)

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 0.7% of Probiotics trade

$679.4K

Trade Value

0.7%

Market Share

111

Transactions

$8.40

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 20Buyers: 27Countries: 28

Common Product Descriptions:

K-9 PRE+ PROBIOTICS 100G

F-9 PRE+ PROBIOTICS 100G

PROBIOTIC (A BLEND OF PROBIOTICS-POWDER)

HS 30039090

Other medicaments of mixed constituents (not put up for retail sale) · 0.2% of Probiotics trade

$201.6K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$113.61

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 7Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

PROBIOTICS-SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 20 BI

PROBIOTICS-SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII20 BIL

PROBIOTICS:-SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 20 B

HS 30029020

Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms · 0.0% of Probiotics trade

$19.1K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$318.60

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PROBIOTICS-ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM200 BILLI

HS 30049011

Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathic — of Ayurveda · 0.0% of Probiotics trade

$3.3K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.18

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

STANDARDIZED CAPSULS - CRANBERRY URINARYWITH PROBI...

STANDARDIZED CAPSULS - IRON WITH PROBIOTICS

HS 30024129

Vaccines for human medicine (COVID-19 etc.) · 0.0% of Probiotics trade

$3.2K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$248.66

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

ENZYME Addzyme 280 (L.Casei) (Probiotics

HS 30045090

Other medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 0.0% of Probiotics trade

$950

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.60

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

MULTIVITAMIN + PROBIOTICS

MULTIVITAMIN + PROBIOTICS CAPSULES

PROBIOTICS CAPSULES

#10

HS 30042019

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

$195

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$39.00

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENESES 20 BILLION CFUS PROBIOT...

#11

HS 30049039

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

$37

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.17

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

BIFILAC SACHET(PRE & PROBIOTICS)

#12

HS 30024990

Other vaccines · 0.0% of Probiotics trade

$12

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$12.20

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

BACILLUS COAGULANS PROBIOTICS (1 BOX)

Where Probiotics is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Probiotics from India, by trade value

India exports Probiotics to 10+ countries under 12 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is Australia ($2.6M), followed by United States ($2.4M) and Italy ($1.1M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Probiotics pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	Australia	$2.6M	2.5%
#2	United States	$2.4M	2.3%
#3	Italy	$1.1M	1.0%
#4	Taiwan	$797.8K	0.8%
#5	Germany	$382.7K	0.4%
#6	Japan	$369.4K	0.4%
#7	Oman	$282.6K	0.3%
#8	Bolivia	$248.4K	0.2%
#9	Colombia	$230.4K	0.2%
#10	Mexico	$207.8K	0.2%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Probiotics primarily under HS code 30024910 (Other vaccines). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Probiotics 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 Probiotics HS Codes Work

Probiotics falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 12 codes used for Probiotics 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 Probiotics is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Probiotics trade (as finished formulations ready for dispensing). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30024910 refers to "Other vaccines".

Regulatory & Compliance — Probiotics Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Probiotics 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 Probiotics.

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

Related Nutritional Supplements — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

Other products in the Nutritional Supplements therapeutic category that may share HS code classifications with Probiotics

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

TransData Nexus Probiotics HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

Probiotics, classified under HS code 30024910, are subject to varying Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates across key importing countries. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the average MFN tariff rates for pharmaceuticals, including probiotics, are as follows:

Australia: 2.5%
United States: 10–25%
Italy: 2.7%
Taiwan: 1.7%
Germany: 2.7%
Japan: 1.9%
Oman: 6.1%
Bolivia: 5.1%

These rates are indicative and may vary based on specific product classifications and updates to national tariff schedules.

Regarding preferential rates under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with India, the availability and specifics of such rates depend on the existence and terms of bilateral or multilateral agreements between India and the respective countries. For instance, Australia and Japan have Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with India, which may offer reduced tariffs on certain pharmaceutical products, including probiotics. However, the exact preferential rates for HS code 30024910 should be verified through the respective national customs authorities or the WTO tariff databases.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Probiotics HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Probiotics are primarily classified under HS code 30024910, which pertains to "Other antibiotics, not elsewhere specified or included." However, classification disputes may arise when determining whether probiotics should be classified under HS code 3003 (Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses) or HS code 3004 (Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses).

The choice between HS 3003 and 3004 depends on the product's presentation and intended use. Products in bulk form intended for further processing are typically classified under HS 3003, while finished products ready for retail sale are classified under HS 3004. Misclassification can lead to customs penalties, including fines and delays in shipment clearance. Given that 81.5% of probiotic shipments in our data are classified under HS 30024910, it is crucial to ensure accurate classification to avoid such risks.

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

Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Probiotics HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has developed monographs for various probiotic strains, including those from the genera *Lactobacillus*, *Bacillus*, *Streptococcus*, and *Bifidobacterium*. These monographs define quality attributes such as identification, enumeration (colony-forming units per gram), and limits for contaminants. Identification is typically performed using strain-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods. Purity and assay requirements are established to ensure the absence of harmful contaminants and to verify the potency of the probiotic strains. Dissolution testing is not commonly applicable to probiotics, as they are live microorganisms; instead, viability assays are conducted to ensure the presence of live cells. Stability testing for probiotics follows guidelines suitable for their nature, focusing on maintaining viability over the product's shelf life. These standards are in line with those of other major pharmacopeias, such as the British Pharmacopoeia (BP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP), which also provide monographs and quality requirements for probiotics.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Probiotics HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Probiotics exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Probiotics exports from India is 30024910 (Other vaccines), which accounts for 81.5% of all Probiotics trade valued at $83.9M. In total, India exports Probiotics under 12 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Probiotics trade?

Probiotics is exported from India under 12 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $102.9M across 976 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 100.0% of total trade.

What is HS code 30024910?

HS code 30024910 refers to "Other vaccines" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Probiotics, this code covers $83.9M in trade value with 404 transactions, 55 suppliers, and 44 buyers across 35 countries. The average unit price under this code is $721.24.

What is the difference between HS 30024910 and 30 for Probiotics?

HS 30024910 (Other vaccines) accounts for 81.5% of Probiotics trade ($83.9M) with an average unit price of $721.24, while HS 30 (Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)) covers 9.1% ($9.4M) at $2985.62 per unit. HS 30024910 involves 55 suppliers and 44 buyers, compared to 4 suppliers and 4 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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Frequently Asked Questions — Probiotics HS Codes

What is the HS code for Probiotics exports from India?

How many HS codes are used for Probiotics trade?

What is HS code 30024910?

What is the difference between HS 30024910 and 30 for Probiotics?

Official References & Regulatory Resources

Research Methodology & Data Transparency

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How much Probiotics is exported under HS code 30024910?

Which countries import the most Probiotics from India?

Who are the top Probiotics exporters from India?

Which Probiotics HS code has the highest unit price?

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