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# HSN Code 30042095: Clindamycin

- [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 : Other : Clindamycin | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 30042095 ?

It includes Clindamycin

### How much GST applies to Clindamycin?

Under HSN 30042095, Clindamycin attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Clindamycin?

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 Clindamycin is sold with other items?

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

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

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.

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

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 30042095 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹242 Cr (+11.08% YoY) — 0.0066% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹48 Cr (−10.25% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹193 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1170 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3004: 0.13% of its exports; import side 0.45%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3004: #55 of 149 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 0.47% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1652 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +17.09% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3004: 0.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 30042095

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 | 234.77 | 0.0103% | — | 0.25% | 41.35 | 0.0012% | — | 0.56% | +193.42 | #1188 |
| FY 2019-20 | 240.99 | 0.0109% | +2.65% | 0.23% | 55.88 | 0.0017% | +35.14% | 0.73% | +185.11 | #1164 |
| FY 2020-21 | 182.74 | 0.0085% | −24.17% | 0.14% | 36.47 | 0.0013% | −34.74% | 0.46% | +146.27 | #1451 |
| FY 2021-22 | 166.05 | 0.0053% | −9.13% | 0.13% | 46.56 | 0.0010% | +27.67% | 0.35% | +119.49 | #1829 |
| FY 2022-23 | 194.42 | 0.0054% | +17.09% | 0.14% | 51.59 | 0.0009% | +10.80% | 0.54% | +142.83 | #1769 |
| FY 2023-24 | 217.44 | 0.0060% | +11.84% | 0.13% | 53.78 | 0.0010% | +4.25% | 0.55% | +163.66 | #1689 |
| FY 2024-25 | 241.54 | 0.0066% | +11.08% | 0.13% | 48.27 | 0.0008% | −10.25% | 0.45% | +193.27 | #1652 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 0.47%/yr, imports 2.61%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 30042095 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 0.47% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 30042095 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.47% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹234.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹241.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30042095 ranked #1652 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 30042095 ranks #1652 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3004, it ranks #55 of 149. By trade surplus, it ranks #1170 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 30042095 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 30042095 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 17.09% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹193.27 Crore in HSN Code 30042095 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹241.54 Cr exceeded imports of ₹48.27 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹193.27 Crore — ranking #1170 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.61% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Clindamycin

India's imports under HSN Code 30042095 have grown at 2.61% CAGR, reaching ₹48.27 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30042095 contributes 0.13% of Sub-Chapter 3004 exports — ranked #55

Among the 149 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3004, HSN Code 30042095 ranks #55 by export value — accounting for 0.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.45% share (rank #12).

## 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 |
| #55 | HSN Code 30042095: Clindamycin (this hsn code) | ₹242 Cr |