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# HSN Code 30042061: Erythromycin antibiotics

- [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 3004: Medicaments for therapeutic uses](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3004/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Containing other antibiotics : Macrolide : Erythromycin | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 30042061 ?

It includes Erythromycin antibiotics

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Erythromycin antibiotics?

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 much GST applies to Erythromycin antibiotics?

Under HSN 30042061, Erythromycin antibiotics attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Erythromycin antibiotics?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

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

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Erythromycin antibiotics?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Erythromycin antibiotics?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 30042061 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹141 Cr (−12.38% YoY) — 0.0038% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−64.29% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹141 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1371 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3004: 0.08% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3004: #69 of 149 by export value; import-side #64

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.64% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2233 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +45.79% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3004: 0.08% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 30042061

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. 3004 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3004 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 101.38 | 0.0044% | — | 0.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +101.16 | #2003 |
| FY 2019-20 | 112.45 | 0.0051% | +10.92% | 0.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −54.55% | 0.00% | +112.35 | #1890 |
| FY 2020-21 | 124.28 | 0.0058% | +10.52% | 0.10% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +760.00% | 0.01% | +123.42 | #1846 |
| FY 2021-22 | 115.88 | 0.0037% | −6.76% | 0.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −73.26% | 0.00% | +115.65 | #2216 |
| FY 2022-23 | 110.32 | 0.0030% | −4.80% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −17.39% | 0.00% | +110.13 | #2402 |
| FY 2023-24 | 160.84 | 0.0044% | +45.79% | 0.10% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +47.37% | 0.00% | +160.56 | #2028 |
| FY 2024-25 | 140.93 | 0.0038% | −12.38% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.29% | 0.00% | +140.83 | #2233 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.64%/yr, imports -12.31%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 30042061 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.64% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 30042061 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.64% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹101.38 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹140.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30042061 ranked #2233 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 30042061 ranks #2233 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3004, it ranks #69 of 149. By trade surplus, it ranks #1371 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 30042061 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 30042061 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 45.79% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹140.83 Crore in HSN Code 30042061 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹140.93 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.10 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹140.83 Crore — ranking #1371 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -12.31% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Erythromycin antibiotics

India's imports under HSN Code 30042061 have grown at -12.31% CAGR, reaching ₹0.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30042061 contributes 0.08% of Sub-Chapter 3004 exports — ranked #69

Among the 149 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3004, HSN Code 30042061 ranks #69 by export value — accounting for 0.08% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #64).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3004

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 30049099: Other therapeutic or prophylactic use products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30049099/) | ₹82,761 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 30049049: Other \| Anticancer Drugs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30049049/) | ₹19,872 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 30049079: Other \| Antihypertensive Drugs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30049079/) | ₹9,153 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 30049069: Nonsteroidal Analgesics & Antipyretics: Other Medicaments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30049069/) | ₹7,577 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 30049039: Other Antihistaminics/Antacids/Antiulcer/Antiemetics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30049039/) | ₹5,465 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 30041090: Other Penicillins or Streptomycins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30041090/) | ₹3,685 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 30042019: Other Cephalosporin Antibiotics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30042019/) | ₹3,036 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 30049081: Antiepileptic & Sulfa Drugs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30049081/) | ₹2,870 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 30049082: Other Antiepileptic Drugs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30049082/) | ₹2,860 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 30049029: Other Anthelmintic/Antiamoebic/Antifungal Drugs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30049029/) | ₹2,697 Cr |
| #69 | HSN Code 30042061: Erythromycin antibiotics (this hsn code) | ₹141 Cr |