Theophylline HS Code Trade Classification — 19 Codes, $15.7M Trade

Q: How much Theophylline is exported under HS code 30049094?

Under HS code 30049094, India exports $10.9M worth of Theophylline, representing 69.4% of total Theophylline trade. This involves 443 shipments from 61 Indian exporters to 156 buyers in 71 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Theophylline from India?

The top importing countries for Theophylline from India are United States, Sri Lanka, Nigeria. The leading importer United States accounts for $7.3M in trade value. In total, Theophylline is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 19 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Theophylline exporters from India?

The leading Theophylline exporters from India include ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED ($2.0M), ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED ($1.9M), ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED ($1.7M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $15.7M.

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

HS code 30 has the highest average unit price at $13640.00 per unit for Theophylline exports. This compares to the overall market average of $13713.63 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30049094 averages $24.98 per unit.

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$15.7M114 Suppliers67 CountriesHS 30049099

ExportsIndia → UNITED STATES46.5%India → SRI LANKA16.2%

#1 Supplier: ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS #1 Buyer: J. KNIPPER

Theophylline HS Codes (2026) — 19 Classifications, $15.7M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Theophylline HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Theophylline under 19 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $15.7M across 1,148 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30049094 (Ophthalmic preparations, put up for retail sale), accounting for 69.4% of all Theophylline trade at $10.9M. HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) follows at 27.8% ($4.4M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 99.8% of total Theophylline trade from India. The average transaction value is $13714. Key importing markets include United States, Sri Lanka, Nigeria. Leading exporters include ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED and ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Theophylline HS Code Analysis — 19 classifications, $15.7M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Theophylline HS code analysis — 19 classifications · $15.7M trade value · 1,148 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Theophylline HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30049094	$10.9M	69.4%	443	$24.98	61	71
#2	30049099	$4.4M	27.8%

HS 30049094

Ophthalmic preparations, put up for retail sale · 69.4% of Theophylline trade

$10.9M

Trade Value

69.4%

Market Share

443

Transactions

$24.98

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 61Buyers: 156Countries: 71

Common Product Descriptions:

THEOPHYLLINE ER TABS 450 MG 100T BT AP U

UNICONTIN E 400 (THEOPHYLLINE) (60 PACKX

THEOPHYLLINE ER TABS 450MG 100T BT_AP US

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 27.8% of Theophylline trade

$4.4M

Trade Value

27.8%

Market Share

459

Transactions

$162.79

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 78Buyers: 140Countries: 76

Common Product Descriptions:

Etofylline Theophylline Prolonged-Releas

ETOFYLLINE + THEOPHYLLINE - INJECTIONS -

THEOPHYLLINE TABLETS 200MG BATCH NO SP-7

HS 30044970

Other medicaments containing alkaloids or derivatives (retail) · 1.6% of Theophylline trade

$250.1K

Trade Value

1.6%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.32

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 11Buyers: 11Countries: 10

Common Product Descriptions:

THEORI - 200 TABLETS (THEOPHYLLINE TABLE

MEDICINE DRUGS BRAND NAME DERIPHYLLINE 2ML INJ ETO...

THEOPHYLLINE EXTENDED-RELEASETABLETS,

HS 30049091

Rehydration salts/oral electrolyte preparations (retail) · 0.8% of Theophylline trade

$123.0K

Trade Value

0.8%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.16

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 6Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

FRALIF (SALBUTAMOL AND THEOPHYLLINE TABL

THEO ASTHALIN FORTE 4 200MG SALBUTAMOL THEOPHYLLIN...

THEO ASTHALIN 2 100MG SALBUTAMOL THEOPHYLLINE SIZE...

HS 30049034

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 0.3% of Theophylline trade

$41.4K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$2.22

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150MG TAB(ETOPHYLLINE77% & THEO...

DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150MG TAB (ETOPHYLLINE 77% & TH...

HS 30049079

Other CNS acting medicaments (retail) · 0.1% of Theophylline trade

$14.2K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.65

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUCT / ITEM FOR...

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN USE,HARMLESS MED...

HS 30049029

Other analgesics and antipyretics, put up for retail sale · 0.0% of Theophylline trade

$5.1K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

120

Transactions

$2.83

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 11Countries: 6

Common Product Descriptions:

UNICONTIN E 600MG (THEOPHYLLINE) SIZE-10

UNICONTIN E 400MG (THEOPHYLLINE) SIZE-10

UNICONTIN E 400MG THEOPHYLLINE SIZE 10TABS PACKS B...

HS 30

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

$2.7K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$13640.00

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

THEOPHYLLINE THEO-24 400MG [4 PACKS]

HS 30049072

Sedatives, tranquillizers, anti-depressants (retail) · 0.0% of Theophylline trade

$1.5K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.01

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

ETOPHYLLINE & THEOPHYLLINE - TABLETS - 1

#10

HS 30049085

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

$449

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$3.73

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 4Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

NOT FOR HUMAN USE. VETERINARY PHARMACEUTICAL FINIS...

#11

HS 30049099

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

$393

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.78

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

THEOPHYLLINE+ETOFYLLINE TABS 300MG (TOTAL QTY 2000...

UNICONTIN E 400MG (10 TAB) THEOPHYLLINE TAB

THEOPHYLLINE + ETOFYLLINE RETARD TABLETS150MG (TOT...

#12

HS 30049094

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

$29

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$13.87

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

DERIPHYLLIN 100MG TAB ETOPHYLLINE AND THEOPHYLLINE...

UNICONTIN E 400MG 120 TAB THEOPHYLLINE CR

#13

HS 30049049

Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail) · 0.0% of Theophylline trade

$13

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.01

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 34Countries: 22

Common Product Descriptions:

DERIPHYLLIN INJ ETOFYLLINE THEOPHYLLINE

DERIPHYLLIN INJ ETOFYLLINE THEOPHYLLINEINJ

DERIPHYLLIN INJ ETOFYLLINE THEOPHYLLINE

#14

HS 30049039

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

$10

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.33

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

CONTAIN MEDICINES HARMLESS PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS...

#15

HS 30043990

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

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$500.00

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

mpurity Theophylline( FORREASEARCH USEONLY)(FREE O...

#16

HS 30045090

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

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.50

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

DERIPHYLLINE 2ML INJ - ETOFYLLINE & THEOPHYLLINE

#17

HS 30049069

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

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.02

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

FOC FOR R&D LAB USE ONLY HYDROXYETHYL THEOPHYLLINE...

#18

HS 30041090

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

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.00

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

Etophylline 231mg Theophylline Prolonge

#19

HS 30042012

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

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.00

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

ETOPHYLLINE AND THEOPHYLLINE TABLETS

Where Theophylline is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Theophylline from India, by trade value

India exports Theophylline to 10+ countries under 19 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is United States ($7.3M), followed by Sri Lanka ($2.5M) and Nigeria ($1.8M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Theophylline pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	United States	$7.3M	46.4%
#2	Sri Lanka	$2.5M	16.1%
#3	Nigeria	$1.8M	11.7%
#4	Singapore	$1.7M	10.7%
#5	Thailand	$1.3M	8.3%
#6	United Arab Emirates	$151.1K	1.0%
#7	Sierra Leone	$124.1K	0.8%
#8	Chad	$108.0K	0.7%
#9	Niger	$106.7K	0.7%
#10	Australia	$83.8K	0.5%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Theophylline primarily under HS code 30049094 (Ophthalmic preparations, put up for retail sale). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Theophylline 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 Theophylline HS Codes Work

Theophylline falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 19 codes used for Theophylline 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 Theophylline is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Theophylline trade (including the dominant code 30049094 at 69.4%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30049094 refers to "Ophthalmic preparations, put up for retail sale".

Regulatory & Compliance — Theophylline Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Theophylline 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 Theophylline.

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). Theophylline 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), Theophylline 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 Sri Lanka 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 Theophylline

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

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1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

Theophylline, classified under HS code 30049094 in India, is exported to several countries, including the United States, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Sierra Leone, and Chad. Understanding the Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates, preferential rates under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with India, and any exemptions for essential medicines in these markets is crucial for compliance and strategic planning.

United States: The United States does not have an FTA with India that covers pharmaceutical products like Theophylline. Therefore, imports are subject to the MFN tariff rate applicable to HS code 300490. According to the U.S. International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff Schedule, the MFN duty rate for HS code 300490 is 0%. Additionally, certain essential medicines may qualify for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, though India's GSP benefits were suspended in 2019.

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka and India are both members of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), which aims to reduce tariffs among member countries. Under SAFTA, Sri Lanka offers preferential tariff rates to Indian exports, including pharmaceutical products. The specific preferential rate for HS code 30049094 should be verified with Sri Lanka Customs. Essential medicines may also benefit from exemptions or reduced tariffs under Sri Lanka's national health policies.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

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1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

The classification of Theophylline under HS codes 3003 and 3004 depends on its presentation and intended use:

HS Code 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 in forms or packings for retail sale. Bulk forms of Theophylline intended for further processing or repackaging fall under this category.

HS Code 3004: This code includes medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. Finished dosage forms of Theophylline, such as tablets or capsules intended for direct consumer use, are classified here.

Common misclassification errors occur when bulk medicaments are incorrectly classified under HS code 3004 or when finished products are placed under HS code 3003. Such errors can lead to incorrect duty assessments and potential customs penalties. For instance, the World Customs Organization (WCO) has issued rulings emphasizing the importance of correct classification based on product presentation and packaging. Importers and exporters should ensure accurate classification to avoid compliance issues.

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Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

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1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Theophylline is recognized in several major pharmacopoeias, including the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), British Pharmacopoeia (BP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). These monographs specify stringent quality standards:

Purity/Assay Requirements: Theophylline must meet high purity standards, typically requiring an assay of 99.0% to 101.0% of the labeled amount.

Dissolution Testing: Finished dosage forms are subject to dissolution testing to ensure consistent drug release profiles, as outlined in the respective pharmacopoeias.

Stability Testing: Stability studies are conducted in accordance with the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering climatic zones. For example, India falls under ICH Zone IV, which requires stability testing at 30°C and 75% relative humidity to ensure product efficacy throughout its shelf life.

Adherence to these pharmacopoeial standards is essential for regulatory compliance and to ensure the safety and efficacy of Theophylline products in various markets.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Theophylline HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Theophylline exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Theophylline exports from India is 30049094 (Ophthalmic preparations, put up for retail sale), which accounts for 69.4% of all Theophylline trade valued at $10.9M. In total, India exports Theophylline under 19 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Theophylline trade?

Theophylline is exported from India under 19 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $15.7M across 1,148 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 99.8% of total trade.

What is HS code 30049094?

HS code 30049094 refers to "Ophthalmic preparations, put up for retail sale" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Theophylline, this code covers $10.9M in trade value with 443 transactions, 61 suppliers, and 156 buyers across 71 countries. The average unit price under this code is $24.98.

What is the difference between HS 30049094 and 30049099 for Theophylline?

HS 30049094 (Ophthalmic preparations, put up for retail sale) accounts for 69.4% of Theophylline trade ($10.9M) with an average unit price of $24.98, while HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) covers 27.8% ($4.4M) at $162.79 per unit. HS 30049094 involves 61 suppliers and 156 buyers, compared to 78 suppliers and 140 buyers for HS 30049099.

Official References & Regulatory Resources

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

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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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