Medicaments; (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)
HS subheading 3003.90 identifies Medicaments; (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale) — a six-digit classification under Chapter 30 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $304.5M
- Share of Chapter 30
- 1.3%
- Rank in its heading
- #1 of 8
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 3003.90 covers Medicaments; (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale). It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. Known as the pharmacy of the world, India is the largest supplier of generic medicines by volume to over 200 markets. India exported $304.5M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 1.3% of all Chapter 30 exports, ranking #1 of 8 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
3003.90 is the six-digit HS subheading for medicaments. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many chemicals & allied industries lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 30 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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