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# HSN Code 30044200: Pseudoephedrine/Salt Containing Drugs

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other Containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof : Containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 30044200 ?

It includes Pseudoephedrine/Salt Containing Drugs

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Pseudoephedrine/Salt Containing Drugs?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Pseudoephedrine/Salt Containing Drugs?

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 Pseudoephedrine/Salt Containing Drugs is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Pseudoephedrine/Salt Containing Drugs?

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

### How much GST applies to Pseudoephedrine/Salt Containing Drugs?

Under HSN 30044200, Pseudoephedrine/Salt Containing Drugs attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 30044200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−56.10% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8084 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3004: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3004: #137 of 149 by export value; import-side #39

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -45.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9472 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +160.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3004: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 30044200

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 | 6.56 | 0.0003% | — | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +6.56 | #5513 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.39 | 0.0001% | −63.57% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.39 | #6745 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −91.63% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.20 | #8869 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +160.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.52 | #8544 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.05 | 0.0000% | +101.92% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.05 | #8063 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −60.95% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.41 | #8961 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −56.10% | 0.00% | 1.75 | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | −1.57 | #9472 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -45.08%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 30044200 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -45.08% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 30044200 have declined at a compound annual rate of -45.08% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹6.56 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30044200 ranked #9472 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 30044200 ranks #9472 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3004, it ranks #137 of 149. By trade surplus, it ranks #8084 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 30044200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 30044200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 160.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.57 Crore in HSN Code 30044200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.75 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.18 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.57 Crore — ranking #8084 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 30044200 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 3004 exports — ranked #137

Among the 149 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3004, HSN Code 30044200 ranks #137 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #39).

## 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 |
| #137 | HSN Code 30044200: Pseudoephedrine/Salt Containing Drugs (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |