Vitamin HS Code Trade Classification — 113 Codes, $253.1M Trade

Q: How much Vitamin is exported under HS code 30?

Under HS code 30, India exports $86.6M worth of Vitamin, representing 34.2% of total Vitamin trade. This involves 43 shipments from 11 Indian exporters to 11 buyers in 4 countries.

Q: Which countries import the most Vitamin from India?

The top importing countries for Vitamin from India are Angola, France, Nigeria. The leading importer Angola accounts for $10.8M in trade value. In total, Vitamin is exported to buyers across multiple countries under 113 HS code classifications.

Q: Who are the top Vitamin exporters from India?

The leading Vitamin exporters from India include ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL LTD ($92.0M), CAPLIN POINT LABORATORIES LIMITED ($8.6M), UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED ($8.4M). These suppliers export across multiple HS code classifications with a combined trade value of $253.1M.

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

HS code 30049099 has the highest average unit price at $8323.82 per unit for Vitamin exports. This compares to the overall market average of $16051.29 per transaction. The most traded code HS 30 averages $4638.32 per unit.

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$143.4M1,222 Suppliers172 CountriesHS 30049099

ExportsIndia → ANGOLA7.6%India → FRANCE6.7%

ImportsGERMANY → India$99.3M SOUTH KOREA → India$7.0M

#1 Supplier: CAPLIN POINT #1 Buyer: PRINCE FARMA,

Vitamin HS Codes (2026) — 113 Classifications, $253.1M Trade | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Vitamin HS Code Analysis (2026)

India exports Vitamin under 113 distinct HS code classifications, representing a total trade value of $253.1M across 15,770 shipments. The dominant classification is HS 30 (Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)), accounting for 34.2% of all Vitamin trade at $86.6M. HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) follows at 20.2% ($51.1M). The top 5 HS codes together account for 76.9% of total Vitamin trade from India. The average transaction value is $16051. Key importing markets include Angola, France, Nigeria. Leading exporters include ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL LTD and CAPLIN POINT LABORATORIES LIMITED. Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records.

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Vitamin HS Code Analysis — 113 classifications, $253.1M trade value, top HS codes breakdown and distribution — Vitamin HS code analysis — 113 classifications · $253.1M trade value · 15,770 shipmentsTransData Nexus · Indian Customs Data

Top Vitamin HS Code Classifications

Ranked by trade value from Indian Customs (DGFT) data

Rank	HS Code	Trade Value	Share	Transactions	Avg Price	Suppliers	Countries
#1	30	$86.6M	34.2%	43	$4638.32	11	4
#2	30049099	$51.1M	20.2%	5,696

HS 30

Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30) · 34.2% of Vitamin trade

$86.6M

Trade Value

34.2%

Market Share

Transactions

$4638.32

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 11Buyers: 11Countries: 4

Common Product Descriptions:

VITAMIN B12 G2 ELECSYS E2G 300 -07028121190 (LIST ...

VITAMIN D TOTAL G3 ELECSYS COBAS E100 -09038078190...

VITAMIN B12 G2 ELECSYS COBAS E 100 -07212771190 (L...

HS 30049099

Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 20.2% of Vitamin trade

$51.1M

Trade Value

20.2%

Market Share

5,696

Transactions

$8323.82

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 980Buyers: 1662Countries: 384

Common Product Descriptions:

DEPLUS 5000 TABLETS(VITAMIN D3 5000 IU)A

ECO APPETITE CAPLETS Multivitamin with C

MULTIPLEX [MULTIVITAMIN] SYP. 100 ML (GO

HS 30045090

Other medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 11.6% of Vitamin trade

$29.4M

Trade Value

11.6%

Market Share

3,365

Transactions

$7.82

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 468Buyers: 915Countries: 306

Common Product Descriptions:

NEUROBION FORTE TAB (TABLETS OF VITAMIN

MULTI - 9 [MULTIVITAMIN] TABS

CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D3 TABLETS

HS 30045039

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 7.5% of Vitamin trade

$19.0M

Trade Value

7.5%

Market Share

2,077

Transactions

$16.97

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 306Buyers: 595Countries: 249

Common Product Descriptions:

CANRISE D3 6 LAKH INJ (VITAMIN D3 INJECT

VITAMIN K INJECTION 2ML: B/NO. IMSG205

VITALONG CAPSULES MULTIVITAMIN CAP.EACH

HS 30021500

Immunological products, put up in measured doses or for retail sale · 3.4% of Vitamin trade

$8.5M

Trade Value

3.4%

Market Share

158

Transactions

$174.64

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 23Buyers: 21Countries: 14

Common Product Descriptions:

VITAMIN D TOTAL G3 ELECSYS COBAS E100

DIAGNOSTICS MATERIALS VITAMIN D TOTAL EL

VITAMIN D TOTAL G3 ELECSYS COBAS E 100

HS 30045037

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 3.3% of Vitamin trade

$8.4M

Trade Value

3.3%

Market Share

337

Transactions

$4.94

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 80Buyers: 137Countries: 92

Common Product Descriptions:

VITAMIN E CAPSULES USP 1000 IU - VITAMI

VITAMIN E CAPSULES USP 400 IU

EGOGYN 400 IU CAPULES (VITAMINA E CAPSUL

HS 30045031

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 3.3% of Vitamin trade

$8.3M

Trade Value

3.3%

Market Share

379

Transactions

$3.00

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 75Buyers: 136Countries: 90

Common Product Descriptions:

TABLETS,CAPSULES,SYRUP ETC OF VITAMIN A

VITAMIN A EP CRM 1GM

MEDICINES: AVIT CAPSULES, VITAMIN A CAPS

HS 30045035

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 2.4% of Vitamin trade

$6.0M

Trade Value

2.4%

Market Share

492

Transactions

$60.17

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 140Buyers: 202Countries: 133

Common Product Descriptions:

ASCORBIC ACID TABLETS 500MG (VITAMIN C T

VITAMIN C INJECTION 2ML: B/NO. IAAG202

BECOVITA (VITAMIN B COMPLEX TABLETS) (14

HS 30049069

Other therapeutic/prophylactic medicaments (retail) · 2.3% of Vitamin trade

$5.9M

Trade Value

2.3%

Market Share

349

Transactions

$0.80

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 41Buyers: 49Countries: 40

Common Product Descriptions:

RINZA SIP WITH VITAMIN C (FLAVOURS LEMON

RINZA SIP WITH VITAMIN C (FLAVOURS BLACK

RINZA SIP WITH VITAMIN C (FLAVOURS ORANG

#10

HS 30021290

Other antisera and blood fractions · 2.3% of Vitamin trade

$5.7M

Trade Value

2.3%

Market Share

178

Transactions

$361.20

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 51Buyers: 59Countries: 31

Common Product Descriptions:

DIAGNOSTIC KITS VITAMIN D TURBILATEX R

VITAMIN D 25T

QR 100-VITAMIN D TURBILATEX

#11

HS 30029020

Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms · 1.7% of Vitamin trade

$4.4M

Trade Value

1.7%

Market Share

156

Transactions

$78.23

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 7Buyers: 19Countries: 14

Common Product Descriptions:

VITAMIN B12 G2 ELECSYS COBAS E100

Diagnostics Materials:VITAMIN B12 ELECSY

DIAGNOSTICS MATERIALS VITAMIN B12 ELECSY

#12

HS 30045036

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 1.4% of Vitamin trade

$3.6M

Trade Value

1.4%

Market Share

421

Transactions

$6.26

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 131Buyers: 184Countries: 98

Common Product Descriptions:

VITAMIN D3 INJ ( ARACHITOL INJ 7.5 MG)

VITAMIN D3 INJ ( ARACHITOL INJ 15 MG)

VITAMIN D3 INJECTION BATCH NO: MBAL00220

#13

HS 30029010

Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms · 1.1% of Vitamin trade

$2.8M

Trade Value

1.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$550.63

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 13Buyers: 20Countries: 15

Common Product Descriptions:

Vitamin D Test Kit

HOSPITAL LABORATORY ITEMS-VITAMIN D WITHBUFFER 25 ...

1-CHROMA VITAMIN D NEO 25TEST

#14

HS 30049085

Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products (retail) · 1.1% of Vitamin trade

$2.7M

Trade Value

1.1%

Market Share

Transactions

$13.83

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 30Buyers: 34Countries: 33

Common Product Descriptions:

MULTIVITAMIN MULTIMINERAL BOLUS .

VECTMIN FORTE BOLUS ( MULTIVITAMIN MUL

BCLIV INJECTION - 100 ML PACK (VITAMIN B

#15

HS 30045020

Medicaments containing Vitamin B complex (retail) · 0.6% of Vitamin trade

$1.4M

Trade Value

0.6%

Market Share

224

Transactions

$1.48

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 65Buyers: 84Countries: 73

Common Product Descriptions:

CALPORE(CALCLUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN-D3 &

Multivitamin Drop 15 ml (VITA-M DROP )(T

Multivitamin Syrup 120 ml (VITA-M SYRUP

#16

HS 30045032

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 0.5% of Vitamin trade

$1.3M

Trade Value

0.5%

Market Share

205

Transactions

$3.14

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 50Buyers: 65Countries: 54

Common Product Descriptions:

B - CO - PLEX [VITAMIN 'B' COMPLEX] SYP.

MULTIVITAMIN DROPS EACH ML CONTAINS:-VIT

Vitamin B Complex Tablets (Vita-B)

#17

HS 30045034

Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins (retail) · 0.5% of Vitamin trade

$1.3M

Trade Value

0.5%

Market Share

109

Transactions

$2.24

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 32Buyers: 39Countries: 31

Common Product Descriptions:

NEUROTONE INJECTION : VITAMIN B1, B6, B1

VITAMIN B COMPOUND FILM COATED TABLETS (

VITAMIN B COMPLEX (TAX INV.EXPORT/22-23

#18

HS 30041090

Other medicaments containing penicillins or streptomycins (retail) · 0.3% of Vitamin trade

$838.2K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

184

Transactions

$2.16

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 42Buyers: 61Countries: 51

Common Product Descriptions:

SUPRADYN TABLETS ( MULTIVITAMIN WITH MIN

NEUROBION FORTE TABLETS ( VITAMIN B COMP

VITAMIN TABLET (RENERVE BT PLUS TABLET)

#19

HS 30045010

Medicaments containing Vitamin A (retail) · 0.3% of Vitamin trade

$760.7K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

147

Transactions

$0.67

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 52Buyers: 65Countries: 51

Common Product Descriptions:

FERROUS SULPHATE 200MG TABLETS (VITAMINS

IRON RICH SYRUP 225ML(IRON,VITAMIN,FOLIC

VITAMINS FOOD SUPPLEMENT FINISHED PRODUC

#20

HS 30029090

Other blood products, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms · 0.3% of Vitamin trade

$700.6K

Trade Value

0.3%

Market Share

Transactions

$466.68

Avg Unit Price

Suppliers: 22Buyers: 18Countries: 17

Common Product Descriptions:

VITAMIN B12 QUANTI MICROLISA

ICHROMAX VITAMIN D WITH BUFFER

QUALISA 25-OH VITAMIN-D -96T-KIT

Where Vitamin is Exported — Geographic HS Code Analysis

Import destinations for Vitamin from India, by trade value

India exports Vitamin to 10+ countries under 113 HS code classifications. The largest import destination is Angola ($10.8M), followed by France ($9.6M) and Nigeria ($9.4M). These markets collectively account for the majority of India's Vitamin pharmaceutical exports.

Rank	Country	Trade Value	Market Share
#1	Angola	$10.8M	4.3%
#2	France	$9.6M	3.8%
#3	Nigeria	$9.4M	3.7%
#4	Sri Lanka	$8.6M	3.4%
#5	Philippines	$7.0M	2.8%
#6	Guatemala	$5.7M	2.3%
#7	Russia	$5.5M	2.2%
#8	United States	$4.6M	1.8%
#9	Honduras	$4.0M	1.6%
#10	Peru	$3.8M	1.5%

Pharmaceutical buyers in these markets import Vitamin primarily under HS code 30 (Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)). Import duties, regulatory requirements, and product registration vary by destination country. Contact TransData Nexus for country-specific import intelligence.

Understanding Vitamin 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 Vitamin HS Codes Work

Vitamin falls under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. The 113 codes used for Vitamin 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 Vitamin is between HS 3003 (bulk/unmeasured) and HS 3004 (retail-ready). HS 3004 codes account for the majority of Vitamin trade (as finished formulations ready for dispensing). The 8-digit Indian Customs Tariff code further specifies the therapeutic class — for example, HS 30 refers to "Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)".

Regulatory & Compliance — Vitamin Export Classification

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

Import Duty Classification

Vitamin 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 Vitamin.

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). Vitamin 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), Vitamin 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 Angola and France have specific pharmaceutical regulatory bodies that must approve the product before customs clearance.

Related Nutritional Supplements — Products Sharing Similar HS Codes

Other products in the Nutritional Supplements therapeutic category that may share HS code classifications with Vitamin

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Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

TransData Nexus Vitamin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Tariff Schedule — Top Markets

The Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates for HS Chapter 30, which encompasses pharmaceutical products including vitamins, vary across key importing countries:

United States: The MFN tariff rate for HS 3004.90.00.10 (medicaments containing vitamins) is 0%.

European Union (France): The MFN tariff rate for HS 3004.90.00.00 is 0%.

United Kingdom: The MFN tariff rate for HS 3004.90.00.00 is 0%.

Angola, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Guatemala, Russia: Specific MFN tariff rates for these countries are not readily available in the provided sources. It is recommended to consult the respective national customs authorities or the World Trade Organization (WTO) tariff databases for precise information.

Regarding preferential rates under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with India, there is no specific information available in the provided sources. Importers and exporters should refer to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and national customs authorities for details on applicable FTAs and any exemptions for essential medicines.

Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

TransData Nexus Vitamin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Classification Disputes & Misclassification Risks

The classification of vitamin products under HS codes 3003 (medicaments not in measured doses) versus 3004 (medicaments in measured doses) is critical:

HS 3003: Applies to medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or forms for retail sale.

HS 3004: Pertains to medicaments in measured doses or forms for retail sale.

Common misclassification errors include:

Classifying vitamins intended for retail sale under HS 3003 instead of HS 3004.

Misinterpreting the product's form and intended use, leading to incorrect HS code assignment.

Such misclassifications can result in customs penalties, delays, and incorrect duty assessments. It is essential to accurately determine the product's form and intended use to ensure correct classification.

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Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

TransData Nexus Vitamin HS code trade compliance intelligence

1Pharmacopoeia & Quality Standards

Vitamin products are subject to various pharmacopoeial standards:

United States Pharmacopeia (USP): Provides monographs for vitamins, detailing specifications for identity, purity, strength, and quality.

British Pharmacopoeia (BP): Includes standards for vitamins, outlining requirements for assay, dissolution, and stability.

European Pharmacopoeia (EP): Sets quality standards for vitamins, including tests for impurities and potency.

Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP): Establishes criteria for vitamins, focusing on purity, assay, and dissolution testing.

Stability testing for vitamins is conducted per International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, considering climatic zones to ensure product efficacy throughout its shelf life.

Adherence to these pharmacopoeial standards is crucial for compliance with regulatory requirements and to ensure the safety and efficacy of vitamin products in the market.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Vitamin HS Codes

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

What is the HS code for Vitamin exports from India?

The most commonly used HS code for Vitamin exports from India is 30 (Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)), which accounts for 34.2% of all Vitamin trade valued at $86.6M. In total, India exports Vitamin under 113 distinct HS code classifications.

How many HS codes are used for Vitamin trade?

Vitamin is exported from India under 113 different HS code classifications, covering a total trade value of $253.1M across 15,770 shipments. The top 5 HS codes account for 76.9% of total trade.

What is HS code 30?

HS code 30 refers to "Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)" under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products) of the Harmonized System. For Vitamin, this code covers $86.6M in trade value with 43 transactions, 11 suppliers, and 11 buyers across 4 countries. The average unit price under this code is $4638.32.

What is the difference between HS 30 and 30049099 for Vitamin?

HS 30 (Pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30)) accounts for 34.2% of Vitamin trade ($86.6M) with an average unit price of $4638.32, while HS 30049099 (Other medicaments, put up in measured doses or for retail sale) covers 20.2% ($51.1M) at $8323.82 per unit. HS 30 involves 11 suppliers and 11 buyers, compared to 980 suppliers and 1662 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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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 — Vitamin HS Codes

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What is HS code 30?

What is the difference between HS 30 and 30049099 for Vitamin?

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How much Vitamin is exported under HS code 30?

Which countries import the most Vitamin from India?

Who are the top Vitamin exporters from India?

Which Vitamin HS code has the highest unit price?

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