Tramadol HS Code Trade Classification — 27 Codes, $388.0M Trade

Q: How much Tramadol is exported under HS code 30049069?

Under HS code 30049069, India exports $288.6M worth of Tramadol, representing 74.4% of total Tramadol trade. This involves 2,266 shipments from 144 Indian exporters to 466 buyers in 143 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Tramadol from India?

The top importing countries for Tramadol from India are United States, Nigeria, France. The leading importer United States accounts for $237.3M in trade value. In total, Tramadol is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 27 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Tramadol exporters from India?

The leading Tramadol exporters from India include RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED ($209.9M), SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED ($36.2M), REKVINA PHARMACEUTICALS ($9.1M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $388.0M.

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

HS code 30049029 has the highest average unit price at $2681.30 per unit for Tramadol exports. This compares to the overall market average of $97233.91 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30049069 averages $1.86 per unit.

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$382.2M249 Suppliers103 CountriesHS 30049069

ExportsIndia → UNITED STATES62.1%India → NIGERIA12.3%

ImportsPHILIPPINES → India$5.4M GERMANY → India$16.1K

#1 Supplier: RUBICON RESEARCH #1 Buyer: EVERSANA LIFE

Tramadol HS Codes (2026) — 27 Classifications, $388.0M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Tramadol HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Tramadol under 27 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $388.0M across 3,990 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30049069 (Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail)), accounting for 74.4% of all Tramadol trade at $288.6M. HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) follows at 12.5% ($48.3M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 98.7% of total Tramadol trade from India. The average transaction value is $97234. Key importing markets include United States, Nigeria, France. Leading exporters include RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED and SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Tramadol HS Code Analysis — 27 classifications, $388.0M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Tramadol HS code analysis — 27 classifications · $388.0M trade value · 3,990 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Tramadol HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30049069	$288.6M	74.4%	2,266	$1.86	144	143
#2	30049099	$48.3M	12.5%

HS 30049069

Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail) · 74.4% of Tramadol trade

$288.6M

Trade Value

74.4%

Market Share

2,266

Transactions

$1.86

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 144Buyers: 466Countries: 143

Common Product Descriptions:

TRAMADOL HCL ER 100MG/ TABLETS (ULTRAM)

Tramadol Hydrochloride Capsules BP 50 mg

Tramadol Hydrochloride Injection BP 100

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 12.5% of Tramadol trade

$48.3M

Trade Value

12.5%

Market Share

1,309

Transactions

$373.72

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 240Buyers: 401Countries: 155

Common Product Descriptions:

PLACEBO OF TRAMADOL TABLETS FOR ANALYSIS

NKOYO TRAMADOL -50 (TRAMADOL CAPSULES B.

9930000 CAPSULES OF TRAMADOL HCL 50 MG E

HS 30041090

Other medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail) · 10.0% of Tramadol trade

$38.6M

Trade Value

10.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$14.50

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 10Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

TRAMADOL CAPSULES 50MG (10X10'S) (BATCH

TRAMADOL CAPSULES 50MG

TRAMADOL HCL 50MG/ CAPSULE SIVOTRAM 50 (

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

$481.7K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$6.64

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 5Buyers: 17Countries: 18

Common Product Descriptions:

SUPRIDOL TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTIO

TRAMADOL HCL TAB USP 50MG (ACT. QTY. 256

TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION 50MG

#11

HS 30049049

Other gastrointestinal preparations (retail) · 0.1% of Tramadol trade

$333.3K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.10

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 3Buyers: 7Countries: 5

Common Product Descriptions:

TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION 50MG/ML

TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJ 100MG/2ML (KA

TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJ 100MG 2ML KAMADOL EACH ...

#12

HS 30049067

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

$236.0K

Trade Value

0.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.49

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 12Countries: 9

Common Product Descriptions:

TRAMADOL INJECTION LIQUID INJ. (5 X 2 ML

TRAMADOL CAPS BP 50MG (2X10) B/N:AXJ4200

Pharmaceuticals Products TRAMADOL HYDROCLORIDE INJ...

#13

HS 30049072

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

$162.1K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.08

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

TRAMADOL UNIMED 50MGCAPBX1(10X10)ENSA-DDN100 (TRAM...

1.Tramadol Unimed 50mgCapBx7(2x10)(Tramadol HCL 50...

#14

HS 30042095

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

$122.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.41

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 2Countries: 2

Common Product Descriptions:

TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION 50MG/ML

TRAMADOL HCL INJECTION 50MG/ML-2ML GLASS

#15

HS 30042019

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

$107.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.27

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 2Buyers: 3Countries: 3

Common Product Descriptions:

GBTRAM 50 CAP (TRAMADOL) (80000 PACKS) A

GBTRAM 100 CAP (TRAMADOL) (9840 PACKS) A

HARMLESS MEDICINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION-TRAMADOL ...

#16

HS 30042039

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

$23.7K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.59

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

INJ. TRAMADOL 100MG/2ML 5 X 2 ML

#17

HS 30049089

Other anti-neoplastic/immunomodulating agents (retail) · 0.0% of Tramadol trade

$21.3K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.14

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT : TRAMADOL CAPSLUES BP 50 M...

#18

HS 30043912

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

$20.0K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$0.50

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

TALNEX-100 INJ.2 ML NO.10(TRAMADOL HCL I

#19

HS 30049023

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

$18.3K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.01

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE CAPS BP 50MG (TRA

#20

HS 30045010

Medicaments containing Vitamin A (retail) · 0.0% of Tramadol trade

$11.6K

Trade Value

0.0%

Market Share

Transactions

$1.18

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 1Buyers: 1Countries: 1

Common Product Descriptions:

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS MEDICINE TRAMAZOR INJ TRAM...

Where Tramadol is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Tramadol from India, by trade value

India exports Tramadol to 10+ countries under 27 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is United States ($237.3M), followed by Nigeria ($47.0M) and France ($12.5M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Tramadol pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	United States	$237.3M	61.2%
#2	Nigeria	$47.0M	12.1%
#3	France	$12.5M	3.2%
#4	Germany	$11.1M	2.9%
#5	South Africa	$9.8M	2.5%
#6	United Kingdom	$8.9M	2.3%
#7	Chile	$7.2M	1.9%
#8	Belgium	$5.0M	1.3%
#9	Malta	$4.1M	1.1%
#10	Kenya	$4.1M	1.0%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Tramadol primarily under HS code 30049069 (Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail)). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Tramadol 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 Tramadol HS Codes Work

Tramadol falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 27 codes used for Tramadol 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 Tramadol is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Tramadol trade (including the dominant code 30049069 at 74.4%). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30049069 refers to "Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Tramadol Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Tramadol 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 Tramadol.

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). Tramadol 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), Tramadol 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 Nigeria have specific pharmaceutical regulatory bodies that must approve the product before customs clearance.

Related Analgesics & Antipyretics — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

Other products in the Analgesics & Antipyretics therapeutic category that may share HS code classifications with Tramadol

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

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1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

Tramadol, primarily classified under HS code 30049069, is subject to varying Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates and preferential treatments across key importing countries.

United States: The U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifies Tramadol under subheading 3004.90.91, which encompasses "Other" medicaments. The MFN duty rate for this subheading is 0%, indicating duty-free entry.

European Union (France, Germany, Belgium): According to the EU's TARIC system, products under HS code 3004.90.00, which includes Tramadol, are subject to an MFN tariff rate of 0%, allowing for duty-free importation.

United Kingdom: Post-Brexit, the UK Global Tariff mirrors the EU's structure, maintaining an MFN rate of 0% for HS code 3004.90.00, facilitating duty-free imports of Tramadol.

Nigeria: The Nigeria Customs Service applies an MFN tariff rate of 5% to HS code 3004.90.00, under which Tramadol is classified.

South Africa: The South African Revenue Service lists HS code 3004.90.00 with an MFN tariff rate of 0%, permitting duty-free entry of Tramadol.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

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1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

Tramadol's classification under the HS system can lead to disputes, particularly between headings 3003 and 3004.

HS 3003: This heading covers "Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 30.02, 30.05, or 30.06) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale."

HS 3004: This heading includes "Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 30.02, 30.05, or 30.06) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale."

The primary distinction lies in the packaging and dosing:

HS 3003: Applies to bulk medicaments not in measured doses or retail packaging.

HS 3004: Pertains to medicaments in measured doses or retail packaging.

Common misclassification errors occur when bulk Tramadol intended for further processing is incorrectly classified under HS 3004, or when retail-packaged Tramadol is misclassified under HS 3003. Such errors can lead to incorrect duty assessments and potential penalties.

Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

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1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Tramadol is recognized in several major pharmacopoeias, each specifying stringent quality standards:

United States Pharmacopeia (USP): The USP monograph for Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets includes tests for identification, assay, dissolution, and impurities. The assay requires that the content of Tramadol Hydrochloride falls within 90.0% to 110.0% of the labeled amount. Dissolution testing is conducted in 0.1 N hydrochloric acid, with specific apparatus and conditions outlined.

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) and European Pharmacopoeia (EP): Both include monographs for Tramadol Hydrochloride, detailing tests for identification, assay, dissolution, and related substances.

Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP): The IP monograph for Tramadol Hydrochloride specifies tests for identification, assay, dissolution, and impurities, aligning with international standards.

Purity and assay requirements across these pharmacopoeias typically mandate that Tramadol content falls within 90.0% to 110.0% of the labeled amount.

Dissolution testing conditions vary but generally involve acidic media to simulate gastric conditions, with specific apparatus and time points defined.

Stability testing for Tramadol formulations follows the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering climatic zones:

Frequently Asked Questions — Tramadol HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Tramadol exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Tramadol exports from India is 30049069 (Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail)), which accounts for 74.4% of all Tramadol trade valued at $288.6M. In total, India exports Tramadol under 27 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Tramadol trade?

Tramadol is exported from India under 27 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $388.0M across 3,990 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 98.7% of total trade.

What is HS code 30049069?

HS code 30049069 refers to "Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Tramadol, this code covers $288.6M in trade value with 2,266 transactions, 144 suppliers, and 466 buyers across 143 countries. The average unit price under this code is $1.86.

What is the difference between HS 30049069 and 30049099 for Tramadol?

HS 30049069 (Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail)) accounts for 74.4% of Tramadol trade ($288.6M) with an average unit price of $1.86, while HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) covers 12.5% ($48.3M) at $373.72 per unit. HS 30049069 involves 144 suppliers and 466 buyers, compared to 240 suppliers and 401 buyers for HS 30049099.

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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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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