Rituximab HS Code Trade Classification — 16 Codes, $23.8M Trade

Q: How much Rituximab is exported under HS code 30021500?

Under HS code 30021500, India exports $14.1M worth of Rituximab, representing 59.4% of total Rituximab trade. This involves 828 shipments from 152 Indian exporters to 227 buyers in 156 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Rituximab from India?

The top importing countries for Rituximab from India are Russia, Sri Lanka, Colombia. The leading importer Russia accounts for $9.0M in trade value. In total, Rituximab is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 16 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Rituximab exporters from India?

The leading Rituximab exporters from India include DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD ($5.4M), RELIANCE LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED ($3.1M), DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LIMITED ($2.6M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $23.8M.

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

HS code 30029090 has the highest average unit price at $71960.33 per unit for Rituximab exports. This compares to the overall market average of $18581.45 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30021500 averages $438.17 per unit.

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Rituximab

India Pharmaceutical Trade Intelligence

$19.1M164 Suppliers104 CountriesHS 30021500

ExportsIndia → RUSSIA47.2%India → SRI LANKA11.3%

ImportsGERMANY → India$4.0M SWITZERLAND → India$487.9K

#1 Buyer: JSC R-PHARM

Rituximab HS Codes (2026) — 16 Classifications, $23.8M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Rituximab HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Rituximab under 16 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $23.8M across 1,280 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30021500 (Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale), accounting for 59.4% of all Rituximab trade at $14.1M. HS 30029090 (Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms) follows at 22.7% ($5.4M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 99.5% of total Rituximab trade from India. The average transaction value is $18581. Key importing markets include Russia, Sri Lanka, Colombia. Leading exporters include DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD and RELIANCE LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Rituximab HS Code Analysis — 16 classifications, $23.8M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Rituximab HS code analysis — 16 classifications · $23.8M trade value · 1,280 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Rituximab HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30021500	$14.1M	59.4%	828	$438.17	152	156
#2	30029090	$5.4M	22.7%

HS 30021500

Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 59.4% of Rituximab trade

$14.1M

Trade Value

59.4%

Market Share

828

Transactions

$438.17

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 152Buyers: 227Countries: 156

Common Product Descriptions:

RITUXIREL INJ 500 MG (RITUXIMAB INJ 500M

ZESTMAB 500 RITUXIMAB 500MG INJECTION (R

RITUXI REL 500(RITUXIMAB 500)

HS 30029090

Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms · 22.7% of Rituximab trade

$5.4M

Trade Value

22.7%

Market Share

Transactions

$71960.33

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 8Buyers: 11Countries: 10

Common Product Descriptions:

ENFIERA 500 INJ (RITUXIMAB)

RITUXIMAB 500MG INJ,PACK-1 VIAL

RITUXIREL 100MG (RITUXIMAB 100MG INJ)

HS 30021300

Immunological products, unmixed, not put up in measured doses · 10.2% of Rituximab trade

$2.4M

Trade Value

10.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$236.92

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 4Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

RITUXIMAB INTERNAL REFRENCE STANDARDNOS

RITUXIMAB INTERNAL WORKING STANDARD

RITUXIMAB SUBSTANCE-FROZEN SOLUTION CONCENTRATION ...

HS 30049049

Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail) · 4.6% of Rituximab trade

$1.1M

Trade Value

4.6%

Market Share

Transactions

$159.86

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 33Buyers: 46Countries: 43

Common Product Descriptions:

Rituxirel 500MG(Rituximab Injection 500

RITUXIMAB 100MG (QTY:18 VIALS)(FOR TESTI

RITUXIMAB 500 MG INJECTION (REDITUX 500

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 2.6% of Rituximab trade

$613.0K

Trade Value

2.6%

Market Share

277

Transactions

$212.32

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 87Buyers: 91Countries: 74

Common Product Descriptions:

MABALL 500MG INJ (Rituximab 500mg Inject

MABALL 500MG INJ. (RITUXIMAB 500MG/50ML)

RITUXIMAB INTERNAL REFERENCE STANDARD

HS 30051090

Other adhesive dressings · 0.1% of Rituximab trade

$31.1K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$259.03

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

RITUXIMAB INJECTION I P 500MG 50ML ASPER INV

HS 30021290

Other antisera and blood fractions · 0.1% of Rituximab trade

$24.4K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$2603.25

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 8Buyers: 9Countries: 8

Common Product Descriptions:

MABTAS RITUXIMAB 500 MG

ENFIERA 500 GENERIC NAME-RITUXIMAB-500M

ENFIERA 500MG INJ RITUXIMAB 500MG INJ,PACK 1 VIAL

HS 30049099

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

$21.5K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$76.18

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 5Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

INJ RITUXIMAB 100 (MABALL) VIAL

INJ RITUXIMAB 500 (MABALL) VIAL

RITUXIMAB INJECTION I.P. 100 MG/ 10 ML -MABALL 100...

HS 30021210

Antisera for diphtheria · 0.1% of Rituximab trade

$17.9K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$86.89

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

ENFIERA 500 MG INJ(VIAL) (RITUXIMAB 500M

ENFIERA 500 MG INJ VIAL RITUXIMAB 500MG 50ML 50 VI...

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS ENFIERA 500MG INJ RITUXIM...

#10

HS 30021500

Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 0.1% of Rituximab trade

$17.6K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$190.94

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 6Buyers: 5Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

RITUXIREL 500MG INJ (RITUXIMAB 500MG INJ)

RITUXIREL 100MG (RITUXIMAB 250MG INJ)

ASPER INVOICE NO: ZPPL/XP/2324/005 DATE:01/04/2024...

#11

HS 30041090

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

$4.7K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$148.06

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS MABALL 500MG INJ RITUXIMA...

CONTAIN MEDICINES HARMLESS PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCT...

#12

HS 30049049

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

$1.1K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$59.13

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

MABALL 100MG (VIAL)(RITUXIMAB 500MG/5ML)(30 VIALS)

HARMLESS MEDICINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONRITUXIMAB 5...

#13

HS 30049071

Central nervous system stimulants (retail) · 0.0% of Rituximab trade

$458

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$91.60

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

ENFIERA 500 MG INJ(VIAL) (RITUXIMAB 500M

#14

HS 30043919

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

$218

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$109.02

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 2Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

MABTAS 500MG (Rituximab Concentrate for Solution f...

#15

HS 30043190

Other medicaments containing insulin (retail) · 0.0% of Rituximab trade

$117

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$13.04

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

HARMLESS DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICAL FINISHED PRODUCT...

#16

HS 30021230

Antisera and other blood fractions · 0.0% of Rituximab trade

$61

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$20.42

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

ENFIERA 100MG RITUXIMAB (100MG)

Where Rituximab is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Rituximab from India, by trade value

India exports Rituximab to 10+ countries under 16 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is Russia ($9.0M), followed by Sri Lanka ($2.2M) and Colombia ($1.2M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Rituximab pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	Russia	$9.0M	37.9%
#2	Sri Lanka	$2.2M	9.1%
#3	Colombia	$1.2M	4.9%
#4	Venezuela	$1.1M	4.6%
#5	Mexico	$719.8K	3.0%
#6	Kenya	$657.9K	2.8%
#7	Philippines	$383.0K	1.6%
#8	Peru	$371.3K	1.6%
#9	United States	$350.9K	1.5%
#10	Bangladesh	$271.1K	1.1%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Rituximab primarily under HS code 30021500 (Immunological products, 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 Rituximab 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 Rituximab HS Codes Work

Rituximab falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 16 codes used for Rituximab 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 Rituximab is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Rituximab trade (as finished formulations ready for dispensing). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30021500 refers to "Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale".

Regulatory & Compliance — Rituximab Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Rituximab 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 Rituximab.

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). Rituximab 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), Rituximab 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 Russia and Sri Lanka have specific pharmaceutical regulatory bodies that must approve the product before customs clearance.

Related Advanced Oncology — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

TransData Nexus Rituximab HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

Rituximab, classified under HS code 30021500, is subject to varying Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates and preferential treatments across key importing countries.

Russia: The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which includes Russia, applies an MFN tariff rate of 0% on HS 30021500, aligning with its commitment to facilitate access to essential medicines.

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka maintains an MFN tariff rate of 0% on HS 30021500. Under the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA), certain pharmaceutical products may benefit from preferential tariffs; however, specific exemptions for essential medicines like Rituximab should be verified with Sri Lanka Customs.

Colombia: Colombia imposes an MFN tariff rate of 0% on HS 30021500. While Colombia has trade agreements with various countries, there is no specific FTA with India covering pharmaceuticals. Essential medicines may be exempt from tariffs, subject to confirmation from Colombian customs authorities.

Venezuela: Venezuela applies an MFN tariff rate of 0% on HS 30021500. There is no preferential trade agreement between Venezuela and India for pharmaceuticals. Exemptions for essential medicines are typically granted, but verification with Venezuelan customs is recommended.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Rituximab HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Rituximab, a monoclonal antibody used in various therapeutic applications, is primarily classified under HS code 30021500, which pertains to immunological products, put up in measured doses or forms for retail sale. However, our data indicates that 16 different HS codes have been utilized for Rituximab shipments, with 59.4% classified under 30021500. Notably, 22.7% of transactions were under 30029090, and 10.2% under 30021300, suggesting inconsistencies in classification.

The distinction between HS codes 3003 and 3004 is critical:

HS 3003: Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005, or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or forms for retail sale.

HS 3004: Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005, or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or forms for retail sale.

Rituximab, typically supplied in vials for injection, should be classified under HS 3004. Misclassification can lead to customs penalties, delays, and potential legal disputes. Recent World Customs Organization (WCO) rulings emphasize the importance of accurate classification to ensure compliance and facilitate international trade.

TransData Nexus Research · WTO tariff schedules, WCO classification, pharmacopoeia standards

Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Rituximab HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Rituximab is recognized in several major pharmacopoeias:

United States Pharmacopeia (USP): Includes a monograph for Rituximab, detailing specifications for identity, purity, and potency.

British Pharmacopoeia (BP): Provides standards for Rituximab, including assay requirements and impurity limits.

European Pharmacopoeia (EP): Lists Rituximab with comprehensive quality criteria, including tests for biological activity and contaminants.

Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP): Incorporates a monograph for Rituximab, specifying quality parameters aligned with international standards.

Quality control measures for Rituximab encompass:

Purity/Assay Requirements: Ensuring the active ingredient meets specified potency levels, typically assessed through chromatographic methods.

Dissolution Testing: Not applicable for injectable forms like Rituximab.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rituximab HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Rituximab exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Rituximab exports from India is 30021500 (Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale), which accounts for 59.4% of all Rituximab trade valued at $14.1M. In total, India exports Rituximab under 16 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Rituximab trade?

Rituximab is exported from India under 16 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $23.8M across 1,280 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 99.5% of total trade.

What is HS code 30021500?

HS code 30021500 refers to "Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Rituximab, this code covers $14.1M in trade value with 828 transactions, 152 suppliers, and 227 buyers across 156 countries. The average unit price under this code is $438.17.

What is the difference between HS 30021500 and 30029090 for Rituximab?

HS 30021500 (Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) accounts for 59.4% of Rituximab trade ($14.1M) with an average unit price of $438.17, while HS 30029090 (Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms) covers 22.7% ($5.4M) at $71960.33 per unit. HS 30021500 involves 152 suppliers and 227 buyers, compared to 8 suppliers and 11 buyers for HS 30029090.

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

Verified Author

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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What is HS code 30021500?

What is the difference between HS 30021500 and 30029090 for Rituximab?

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