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# HSN Code 30039036: Ketamine

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/)
- [Sub-chapter 3003: Mixed medicaments, therapeutic use](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3003/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Bovine albumin and drugs of animal origin, merbromine national formulary XII (mercurochrome), calcium sennoside, anaesthetic agents used in human or veterinary medicine or surgery, aluminium hydroxide gel : Ketamine | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 30039036 ?

It includes Ketamine

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Ketamine?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Ketamine is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Ketamine; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Ketamine?

Under HSN 30039036, Ketamine attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Ketamine?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Any common misclassification issue with Ketamine?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 30039036 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹333 Cr (+34.93% YoY) — 0.0091% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹332 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #850 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3003: 12.11% of its exports; import side 0.15%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3003: #3 of 24 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 333.79% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1338 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +570.94% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3003: 12.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 30039036

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3003 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3003 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.05 | #9496 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | 26.19 | 0.0012% | — | 0.99% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +26.19 | #3840 |
| FY 2021-22 | 175.72 | 0.0056% | +570.94% | 5.56% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.09% | +174.78 | #1774 |
| FY 2022-23 | 191.59 | 0.0053% | +9.03% | 6.20% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −89.36% | 0.01% | +191.49 | #1782 |
| FY 2023-24 | 246.91 | 0.0068% | +28.87% | 8.44% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +246.91 | #1568 |
| FY 2024-25 | 333.15 | 0.0091% | +34.93% | 12.11% | 1.47 | 0.0000% | — | 0.15% | +331.68 | #1338 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 333.79%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 30039036 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 333.79% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 30039036 have grown at a compound annual rate of 333.79% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹333.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30039036 ranked #1338 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 30039036 ranks #1338 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3003, it ranks #3 of 24. By trade surplus, it ranks #850 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 30039036 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 30039036 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 570.94% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹331.68 Crore in HSN Code 30039036 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹333.15 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.47 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹331.68 Crore — ranking #850 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 30039036 contributes 12.11% of Sub-Chapter 3003 exports — ranked #3

Among the 24 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3003, HSN Code 30039036 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 12.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.15% share (rank #7).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3003

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 30039090: Medicaments (excl. 3002/3005/3006), Mixed, Not Retail: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30039090/) | ₹1,279 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 30039034: Anaesthetic Agents for Medicine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30039034/) | ₹574 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 30039036: Ketamine (this hsn code) | ₹333 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 30039021: Menthol crystals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30039021/) | ₹331 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 30039011: Ayurvedic Medicaments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30039011/) | ₹90 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 30032000: Other Antibiotics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30032000/) | ₹50 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 30031000: Penicillins or Streptomycins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30031000/) | ₹26 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 30034900: Other alkaloids and derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30034900/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 30039033: Calcium Sennoside](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30039033/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 30034100: Ephedrine/Salt Containing Drugs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30034100/) | ₹15 Cr |