Pseudoephedrine HS Code Trade Classification — 12 Codes, $12.2M Trade

Q: How much Pseudoephedrine is exported under HS code 30049099?

Under HS code 30049099, India exports $8.9M worth of Pseudoephedrine, representing 73.1% of total Pseudoephedrine trade. This involves 109 shipments from 21 Indian exporters to 27 buyers in 10 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Pseudoephedrine from India?

The top importing countries for Pseudoephedrine from India are Nigeria, United States, Canada. The leading importer Nigeria accounts for $4.6M in trade value. In total, Pseudoephedrine is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 12 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Pseudoephedrine exporters from India?

The leading Pseudoephedrine exporters from India include LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD ($3.2M), SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED ($2.3M), GRANULES INDIA LIMITED ($1.4M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $12.2M.

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

HS code 30044200 has the highest average unit price at $290.69 per unit for Pseudoephedrine exports. This compares to the overall market average of $63180.54 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30049099 averages $195.04 per unit.

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Pseudoephedrine

India Pharmaceutical Trade Intelligence

$11.9M17 Suppliers13 CountriesHS 30049099

ExportsIndia → NIGERIA39.0%India → UNITED STATES36.7%

#1 Supplier: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL #1 Buyer: OHM LABORATORIES

Pseudoephedrine HS Codes (2026) — 12 Classifications, $12.2M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Pseudoephedrine HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Pseudoephedrine under 12 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $12.2M across 193 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale), accounting for 73.1% of all Pseudoephedrine trade at $8.9M. HS 30049063 (Anti-inflammatory preparations (non-steroidal) (retail)) follows at 18.5% ($2.3M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 97.5% of total Pseudoephedrine trade from India. The average transaction value is $63181. Key importing markets include Nigeria, United States, Canada. Leading exporters include LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD and SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Top Pseudoephedrine HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30049099	$8.9M	73.1%	109	$195.04	21	10
#2	30049063	$2.3M	18.5%

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 73.1% of Pseudoephedrine trade

$8.9M

Trade Value

73.1%

Market Share

109

Transactions

$195.04

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 21Buyers: 27Countries: 10

Common Product Descriptions:

CETIRIZINE HCL AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL.

CETIRIZINE HCL AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL E

CETIRIZINE HCL AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL.

HS 30049063

Anti-inflammatory preparations (non-steroidal) (retail) · 18.5% of Pseudoephedrine trade

$2.3M

Trade Value

18.5%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.30

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

IBUPROFEN 200MG PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL 30MG

IBUPROFEN 200MG AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL

IBUPROFEN 200MG,PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL 30MG

HS 30049031

Anthelmintics and preparations thereof (retail) · 2.7% of Pseudoephedrine trade

$334.9K

Trade Value

2.7%

Market Share

Transactions

$6.83

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 3Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

CETRIZET D TABLETS CONTAINS PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL 12...

CETRIZET D TABLETS CONTAINING CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLO...

ALERGIZINA D(CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5MG+PSEUDOEP...

HS 30049039

Other anti-infective/anti-parasitic medicaments (retail) · 1.7% of Pseudoephedrine trade

$207.4K

Trade Value

1.7%

Market Share

Transactions

$48.79

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 3Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

ALTIVA D ER TABLET FEXOFENADINE HCL &PSEUDOEPHEDR...

FEXOFENADINE HCL 60 MG AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL 120...

HS 30044200

Medicaments containing pseudoephedrine (retail) · 1.4% of Pseudoephedrine trade

$171.0K

Trade Value

1.4%

Market Share

Transactions

$290.69

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

H/M - SHALTOUX COUGH&COLD SYRP 100ML E/F(ZAM) Each...

ALLEGRA D 60MG+120MG TAB BL5X10 M36 IN (CBN NO. PC...

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED RELEASE TAB...

HS 30049094

Ophthalmic preparations, put up for retail sale · 0.8% of Pseudoephedrine trade

$93.2K

Trade Value

0.8%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.38

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

GUAIFENESIN AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL

HS 30044960

Other medicaments containing alkaloids or derivatives (retail) · 0.7% of Pseudoephedrine trade

$87.8K

Trade Value

0.7%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.51

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 2Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

H.L.MED.: SOLVIN PLUS 60MG TABLETS (BROMHEXINE HCL...

H.L.MED.: SOLVIN PLUS TABLETS (BROMHEXINE HCL 8MG ...

HARMLESS MEDICINES Solvin Plus 120ml Liquid Bromhe...

HS 30049061

Antihistamines and anti-allergy preparations (retail) · 0.7% of Pseudoephedrine trade

$85.3K

Trade Value

0.7%

Market Share

Transactions

$10.74

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

FEXOFENADINE &PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLOR

HS 30049031

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

$27.6K

Trade Value

0.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.38

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

CETRIZET-D TABLETS CONTAINS (CETIRIZINEHCL 5MG & P...

CETRIZET D TABLETS CONTNG (CETIRIZINE HCL 5MG AND ...

#10

HS 30049069

Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail) · 0.1% of Pseudoephedrine trade

$12.1K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$64.03

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

Night tab Para500mg+PseudoephedrineHCL30

Day tabs Para 500mg+Pseudoephedrine HCL3

#11

HS 30044990

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

$3.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$38.79

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 2Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

ALLEGRA D (FEXOFENADINE HCL & PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL)...

#12

HS 30069300

Pharmaceutical goods (sutures, blood-grouping reagents, dental cements, first-aid kits, etc.) · 0.0% of Pseudoephedrine trade

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.04

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PLACEBO FOR FEXOFENADINE HCL AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE H...

Where Pseudoephedrine is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Pseudoephedrine from India, by trade value

India exports Pseudoephedrine to 10+ countries under 12 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is Nigeria ($4.6M), followed by United States ($4.4M) and Canada ($2.2M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Pseudoephedrine pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	Nigeria	$4.6M	38.1%
#2	United States	$4.4M	35.9%
#3	Canada	$2.2M	18.1%
#4	Kenya	$260.7K	2.1%
#5	Malaysia	$120.2K	1.0%
#6	Peru	$97.3K	0.8%
#7	Sudan	$85.3K	0.7%
#8	Venezuela	$60.6K	0.5%
#9	United Kingdom	$40.4K	0.3%
#10	Zambia	$20.0K	0.2%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Pseudoephedrine primarily under HS code 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Pseudoephedrine 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 Pseudoephedrine HS Codes Work

Pseudoephedrine falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 12 codes used for Pseudoephedrine 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 Pseudoephedrine is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Pseudoephedrine trade (including the dominant code 30049099 at 73.1%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30049099 refers to "Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale".

Regulatory & Compliance — Pseudoephedrine Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Pseudoephedrine 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 Pseudoephedrine.

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

Related Respiratory & OTC — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

Other products in the Respiratory & OTC therapeutic category that may share HS code classifications with Pseudoephedrine

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

TransData Nexus Pseudoephedrine HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

Pseudoephedrine, primarily classified under HS code 30049099, is subject to varying Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates and preferential rates under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) across key importing countries.

Nigeria: The MFN tariff rate for HS code 30049099 is 5%. Nigeria does not have an FTA with India that offers preferential rates for this product.

United States: The MFN tariff rate for HS code 30049099 is 0%, as pharmaceutical products are generally duty-free. The U.S. does not have an FTA with India that affects this rate.

Canada: The MFN tariff rate for HS code 30049099 is 0%. Canada does not have an FTA with India that provides preferential rates for this product.

Kenya: The MFN tariff rate for HS code 30049099 is 10%. Kenya does not have an FTA with India that offers preferential rates for this product.

Malaysia: The MFN tariff rate for HS code 30049099 is 0%. Malaysia does not have an FTA with India that affects this rate.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Pseudoephedrine HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Pseudoephedrine can be classified under HS code 3003 (medicaments consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses) or HS code 3004 (medicaments put up in measured doses or forms for retail sale). The correct classification depends on the product's presentation:

HS 3003: Applies to bulk forms not packaged for retail sale.

HS 3004: Applies to products in measured doses or retail packaging.

Common misclassification errors include declaring retail-packaged pseudoephedrine under HS 3003, leading to potential customs penalties, including fines and shipment delays. Our data indicates that 73.1% of pseudoephedrine shipments are correctly classified under HS 30049099, suggesting a high compliance rate. However, vigilance is necessary to maintain accurate classifications.

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

Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Pseudoephedrine HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Pseudoephedrine is recognized in several major pharmacopoeias, including the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), British Pharmacopoeia (BP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). The USP monograph specifies that pseudoephedrine hydrochloride tablets must contain not less than 90.0% and not more than 110.0% of the labeled amount of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

Quality standards encompass:

Purity/Assay Requirements: Ensuring the active ingredient's content falls within the specified range.

Dissolution Testing: Verifying the drug's release profile to ensure proper bioavailability.

Stability Testing: Conducted per International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering different climatic zones to ensure the product's shelf life and efficacy.

Adherence to these standards is crucial for regulatory compliance and ensuring the safety and efficacy of pseudoephedrine products in the market.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Pseudoephedrine HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Pseudoephedrine exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Pseudoephedrine exports from India is 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale), which accounts for 73.1% of all Pseudoephedrine trade valued at $8.9M. In total, India exports Pseudoephedrine under 12 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Pseudoephedrine trade?

Pseudoephedrine is exported from India under 12 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $12.2M across 193 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 97.5% of total trade.

What is HS code 30049099?

HS code 30049099 refers to "Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Pseudoephedrine, this code covers $8.9M in trade value with 109 transactions, 21 suppliers, and 27 buyers across 10 countries. The average unit price under this code is $195.04.

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

HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) accounts for 73.1% of Pseudoephedrine trade ($8.9M) with an average unit price of $195.04, while HS 30049063 (Anti-inflammatory preparations (non-steroidal) (retail)) covers 18.5% ($2.3M) at $3.30 per unit. HS 30049099 involves 21 suppliers and 27 buyers, compared to 4 suppliers and 4 buyers for HS 30049063.

Official References & Regulatory Resources

HS code classifications follow the WCO Harmonized System. Verify tariff rates with your national customs authority.

Research Methodology & Data Transparency

Suresh Sormare

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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 — Pseudoephedrine HS Codes

What is the HS code for Pseudoephedrine exports from India?

How many HS codes are used for Pseudoephedrine trade?

What is HS code 30049099?

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

Official References & Regulatory Resources

Research Methodology & Data Transparency

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Primary Data Source

How much Pseudoephedrine is exported under HS code 30049099?

Which countries import the most Pseudoephedrine from India?

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Which Pseudoephedrine HS code has the highest unit price?

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