Serum HS Code Trade Classification — 51 Codes, $90.8B Trade

Q: Which countries import the most Serum from India?

The top importing countries for Serum from India are Philippines, Thailand, Algeria. The leading importer Philippines accounts for $5.6M in trade value. In total, Serum is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 51 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Serum exporters from India?

The leading Serum exporters from India include Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG ($64.8B), GRIFOLS WORLDWIDE OPERATION LTD. ($11.9B), AUCKLAND BIOSCIENCES LIMITED. ($5.5B). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $90.8B.

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$27.1M341 Suppliers122 CountriesHS 30029090

ExportsIndia → PHILIPPINES20.7%India → THAILAND9.8%

ImportsBRAZIL → India$1.3B AUSTRALIA → India$42.4M

#1 Supplier: BHARAT SERUMS

Serum HS Codes (2026) — 51 Classifications, $90.8B Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Serum HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Serum under 51 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $90.8B across 22,416 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30021290 (Other antisera and blood fractions), accounting for 92.3% of all Serum trade at $83.8B. HS 30029020 (Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms) follows at 7.6% ($6.9B). The top 5 HS codes together account for 100.0% of total Serum trade from India. The average transaction value is $4050697. Key importing markets include Philippines, Thailand, Algeria. Leading exporters include Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG and GRIFOLS WORLDWIDE OPERATION LTD. . Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Serum HS Code Analysis — 51 classifications, $90.8B trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Serum HS code analysis — 51 classifications · $90.8B trade value · 22,416 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Serum HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30021290	$83.8B	92.3%	3,990	$3738.56	426	147
#2	30029020	$6.9B	7.6%

HS 30021290

Other antisera and blood fractions · 92.3% of Serum trade

$83.8B

Trade Value

92.3%

Market Share

3,990

Transactions

$3738.56

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 426Buyers: 307Countries: 147

Common Product Descriptions:

HUMAN CANCER PLASMA SERUM & BUFFY COAT S

SURE FETAL BOVINE SERUM (500 ml)

HUMAN SERUM SAMPLES-109 VIALS (EACH VIAL

HS 30029020

Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms · 7.6% of Serum trade

$6.9B

Trade Value

7.6%

Market Share

1,269

Transactions

$1557.32

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 105Buyers: 115Countries: 58

Common Product Descriptions:

BLOOD SERUM OF 01 DOG,BREED:LABRADOR RET

DIAGNOSTIC REAGENTS Anti-Albumin Serum (

mice serum (73 tubes) ( free samplefor L

HS 30021230

Antisera for rabies · 0.0% of Serum trade

$14.7M

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

206

Transactions

$21.82

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 23Buyers: 127Countries: 91

Common Product Descriptions:

RABIES ANTISERUM 1000 IU (VINRAB 1000 IU

EQUIRAB 1000IU/5ML [Rabies Antiserum-Equ

EQUIRAB 1000 IU/ 5ML RABIES ANTISERUM -E

HS 30

Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30) · 0.0% of Serum trade

$7.6M

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

244

Transactions

$464.95

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 53Buyers: 35Countries: 17

Common Product Descriptions:

F O C - POOLED NORMAL HUMAN SERUM, LOT NO. HMN1048...

ASO/CRP/RF CONTROL. LOW LEVEL, LYOPH. SERUM VIAL F...

RF TURBI CALIBRATOR. LYOPH, SERUM VIAL FOR 2 ML (U...

HS 30021240

Antisera and other blood fractions · 0.0% of Serum trade

$5.3M

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

253

Transactions

$45.70

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 67Buyers: 132Countries: 92

Common Product Descriptions:

SNAKE VENOM ANTISERUM

SNAKE VENOM ANTISERUM (PER PACK)

SANKE VENOM ANTISERUM INJ 1X10ML BATCH N

HS 30029010

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

$4.0M

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

7,208

Transactions

$13.81

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 325Buyers: 197Countries: 68

Common Product Descriptions:

BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE (serum) (40 ML)

BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE (SERUM) (40 ML)

25 VIALS OF HUMAN SERUM CONTAINING 1.5 M

HS 30029090

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

$2.2M

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

8,480

Transactions

$8.38

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 202Buyers: 386Countries: 101

Common Product Descriptions:

BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE CATEGORY B ,SERUM 4

BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE CATEGORY B ,SERUM 1

BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE CATEGORY B ,SERUM 3

HS 30043990

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

$1.0M

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$143.68

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

FOLLIGON 5X1000E+5X5ML SOL PREGNANT MARE SERUM GON...

FOLLIGON 5X1000E+5X5ML SOL. (PREGNANT MARE SERUM G...

HS 30021300

Immunological products, unmixed, not put up in measured doses · 0.0% of Serum trade

$450.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1309.17

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 10Buyers: 4Countries: 7

Common Product Descriptions:

Zor-avs Inj vial snake Venom Antiserum

BOVINE SERUM ALBUMIN (500ML) (BULK DRUG FOR MFG OF...

BOVINE SERUM ALBUMIN, KG (BOVINE SERUM ALBUMIN), 0...

#10

HS 30067000

Gel preparations for human/veterinary medicine as lubricant · 0.0% of Serum trade

$310.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$20.59

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 10Buyers: 7Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

SERUM SEPARATION GEL

SERUM SEPRATION GEL

#11

HS 30049014

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

$201.9K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.98

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 12Buyers: 12Countries: 9

Common Product Descriptions:

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES- EEL SERUM 30CBATC

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES- EEL SERUM 200CBAT

HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES - FERRUMSIP SERUM

#12

HS 30021220

Antisera for tetanus · 0.0% of Serum trade

$191.2K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$7.01

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 8Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

ANTI TETANUS SERUM 1500 UI/ML (TETANUS A

Anti Tetanous serum

Anti Tetanous serum/Tetglob 250 IU

#13

HS 30049011

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

$127.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

168

Transactions

$7.60

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 34Buyers: 66Countries: 37

Common Product Descriptions:

SPOTLESS FACE SERUM (HERBAL PRODUCTS)(FR

ANTI AGEING SERUM (HERBAL PRODUCTS)(FREE

MIRACLE FACE SERUM (HERBAL PRODUCTS)(FRE

#14

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 0.0% of Serum trade

$118.7K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

159

Transactions

$8.52

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 56Buyers: 60Countries: 49

Common Product Descriptions:

BONTRESS PRO HAIR SERUM-HAIR SUPPLEMENT-

DR.RASHEL VITAMIN C FACE SERUM 30ML

HUCOG 5000IU (BHARAT SERUM, HCG) HUCOG

#15

HS 30021210

Antisera for diphtheria · 0.0% of Serum trade

$61.7K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$54.15

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 7Buyers: 9Countries: 8

Common Product Descriptions:

RABBIT ANITI-HORSE SERUM 2PCS (EACH 50UL

REFERENCE STANDARD RABIES ANTISERUM 1000

HUMAN STOOL SAMPLES & HUMAN SERUM SAMPLE

#16

HS 30021500

Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 0.0% of Serum trade

$42.3K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$329.46

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 26Buyers: 20Countries: 10

Common Product Descriptions:

Anti D 300mcg/ML ( Bharat Serums)

ZOR-AVS INJ (VIAL) (SNAKE VENOM ANTISERUMNOS

PA589332 HUMAN SERUM ALBUMIN ANTIBODY (ANTIBODY)

#17

HS 30024990

Other vaccines · 0.0% of Serum trade

$32.6K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$429.36

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 7Buyers: 3Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

HUMAN STOOL SAMPLES & HUMAN SERUM SAMPLE

H3667-100ML HUMAN SERUM FROM MALE AB PLASMA

H3383-1VL RABBIT ANTI-HUMAN WHOLE SERUM

#18

HS 30039031

Other medicaments of two or more mixed constituents (not retail) · 0.0% of Serum trade

$29.8K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$204.90

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 4Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

Probumin Bovine serum albumin Free fattyacid, Mill...

Bovine serum albumin Fraction V, MP Biologicals 10...

Bovine serum albumin Standard Grade, Proliant Biol...

#19

HS 30043200

Medicaments containing corticosteroid hormones (retail) · 0.0% of Serum trade

$29.8K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.50

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

HUMAN PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION KREMOINT : DERMA...

#20

HS 30025900

Blood, antisera, vaccines, toxins, microorganisms and similar products · 0.0% of Serum trade

$22.8K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$620.18

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 10Buyers: 8Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

FETAL BOVINE SERUMNOS

07-729-25UL Anti-CTCF (rabbit antiserum)

NR-52268 A549 LUNG CARCINOMA HUMAN (HOMO SAPIENS)(...

Serum — Export Intelligence Video

Visual overview of India's serum HS code classification — top suppliers, destinations, pricing, and trade routes

This video covers India's serum pharmaceutical HS code classification — $90.8B in total trade, 20 verified manufacturers. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records.

Where Serum is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Serum from India, by trade value

India exports Serum to 10+ countries under 51 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is Philippines ($5.6M), followed by Thailand ($2.7M) and Algeria ($2.1M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Serum pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	Philippines	$5.6M	0.0%
#2	Thailand	$2.7M	0.0%
#3	Algeria	$2.1M	0.0%
#4	Hong Kong	$1.9M	0.0%
#5	Russia	$1.5M	0.0%
#6	Sri Lanka	$1.4M	0.0%
#7	Tunisia	$1.2M	0.0%
#8	Mozambique	$1.0M	0.0%
#9	Pakistan	$980.4K	0.0%
#10	Ghana	$809.9K	0.0%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Serum primarily under HS code 30021290 (Other antisera and blood fractions). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Serum 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 Serum HS Codes Work

Serum falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 51 codes used for Serum 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 Serum is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Serum trade (as finished formulations ready for dispensing). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30021290 refers to "Other antisera and blood fractions".

Regulatory & Compliance — Serum Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Serum 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 Serum.

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). Serum 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), Serum 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 Philippines and Thailand have specific pharmaceutical regulatory bodies that must approve the product before customs clearance.

Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

TransData Nexus Serum HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

The Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates for HS code 30021290, which pertains to human blood and its components, including serum, vary among the top importing countries:

Philippines: The Bureau of Customs applies an MFN tariff rate of 0% on products under HS 30021290.

Thailand: The Thai Customs Department imposes an MFN tariff rate of 0% on HS 30021290.

Algeria: According to the Algerian Customs Administration, the MFN tariff rate for HS 30021290 is 5%.

Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department maintains a 0% MFN tariff rate on HS 30021290.

Russia: The Federal Customs Service of Russia applies an MFN tariff rate of 0% on HS 30021290.

Sri Lanka: The Sri Lanka Customs Department imposes an MFN tariff rate of 0% on HS 30021290.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Serum HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

The classification of serum products under the Harmonized System (HS) codes 3003 and 3004 is contingent upon their presentation and intended use:

HS 3003: This code encompasses medicaments 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: This code includes medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or forms for retail sale.

Common misclassification errors occur when serum products intended for retail sale are incorrectly classified under HS 3003 instead of HS 3004. Such misclassifications can lead to discrepancies in tariff application and regulatory compliance. Customs authorities may impose penalties, including fines and delays in clearance, for incorrect classification.

Recent rulings by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and national customs authorities have emphasized the importance of accurate classification. For example, a WCO ruling dated March 15, 2025, clarified that serum products packaged for retail sale should be classified under HS 3004. This underscores the necessity for exporters and importers to ensure correct classification to avoid compliance issues.

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Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Serum HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Serum products are subject to stringent quality standards as outlined in various pharmacopoeias:

United States Pharmacopeia (USP): The USP monograph for serum specifies requirements for identity, potency, sterility, and pyrogenicity.

British Pharmacopoeia (BP): The BP includes monographs detailing the quality standards for serum, focusing on purity and biological activity.

European Pharmacopoeia (EP): The EP monograph for serum outlines specifications for composition, potency, and safety.

Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP): The IP provides guidelines on the quality parameters for serum, including tests for sterility and endotoxins.

Purity and assay requirements are critical, with pharmacopoeias mandating specific tests to ensure the absence of contaminants and verification of potency. Dissolution testing is not typically applicable to serum products, as they are not solid dosage forms.

Stability testing for serum products is conducted in accordance with the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering different climatic zones:

Frequently Asked Questions — Serum HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Serum exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Serum exports from India is 30021290 (Other antisera and blood fractions), which accounts for 92.3% of all Serum trade valued at $83.8B. In total, India exports Serum under 51 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Serum trade?

Serum is exported from India under 51 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $90.8B across 22,416 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 100.0% of total trade.

What is HS code 30021290?

HS code 30021290 refers to "Other antisera and blood fractions" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Serum, this code covers $83.8B in trade value with 3,990 transactions, 426 suppliers, and 307 buyers across 147 countries. The average unit price under this code is $3738.56.

What is the difference between HS 30021290 and 30029020 for Serum?

HS 30021290 (Other antisera and blood fractions) accounts for 92.3% of Serum trade ($83.8B) with an average unit price of $3738.56, while HS 30029020 (Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms) covers 7.6% ($6.9B) at $1557.32 per unit. HS 30021290 involves 426 suppliers and 307 buyers, compared to 105 suppliers and 115 buyers for HS 30029020.

How much Serum is exported under HS code 30021290?

Under HS code 30021290, India exports $83.8B worth of Serum, representing 92.3% of total Serum trade. This involves 3,990 shipments from 426 Indian exporters to 307 buyers in 147 countries.

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 — Serum HS Codes

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How many HS codes are used for Serum trade?

What is HS code 30021290?

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How much Serum is exported under HS code 30021290?

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