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# HSN Code 30044920: Caffeine & Salts

- [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 : Other: Caffein and salts thereof | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 30044920 ?

It includes Caffeine & Salts

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Caffeine & Salts?

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 Caffeine & Salts?

Under HSN 30044920, Caffeine & Salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Caffeine & Salts is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Caffeine & Salts?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Caffeine & Salts?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 30044920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹36 Cr (+74.13% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹36 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2387 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3004: 0.02% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3004: #103 of 149 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 34.68% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4052 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +415.58% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3004: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 30044920

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 | 6.09 | 0.0003% | — | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +6.09 | #5626 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.30 | 0.0002% | −29.39% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +4.10 | #6044 |
| FY 2020-21 | 22.17 | 0.0010% | +415.58% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.00% | 0.00% | +22.16 | #4059 |
| FY 2021-22 | 20.56 | 0.0007% | −7.26% | 0.02% | 9.21 | 0.0002% | +92,000.00% | 0.07% | +11.35 | #4561 |
| FY 2022-23 | 29.31 | 0.0008% | +42.56% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +29.31 | #4204 |
| FY 2023-24 | 20.87 | 0.0006% | −28.80% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +20.75 | #4722 |
| FY 2024-25 | 36.34 | 0.0010% | +74.13% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +36.34 | #4052 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 34.68%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 30044920 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 34.68% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 30044920 have grown at a compound annual rate of 34.68% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹36.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30044920 ranked #4052 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 30044920 ranks #4052 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3004, it ranks #103 of 149. By trade surplus, it ranks #2387 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 30044920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 30044920 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 415.58% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹36.34 Crore in HSN Code 30044920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹36.34 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹36.34 Crore — ranking #2387 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 30044920 contributes 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 3004 exports — ranked #103

Among the 149 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3004, HSN Code 30044920 ranks #103 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## 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 |
| #103 | HSN Code 30044920: Caffeine & Salts (this hsn code) | ₹36 Cr |