--- title: "HSN Code for Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine | HSN 30049031 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 30049031 related to Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30049031/" --- # HSN Code 30049031: Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine - [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 : Antihistaminics drugs; antacids preparations; antiulcer drugs; antiemitics and other gastrointestinal drugs : Promethazine, chlorpheniramine, astemizole and ceteirizine | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 30049031 ? It includes Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine? 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 Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine? Under HSN 30049031, Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine? 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 Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine? 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 30049031 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹807 Cr (+22.16% YoY) — 0.0219% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+600.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹807 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #421 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3004: 0.43% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3004: #32 of 149 by export value; import-side #68 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 10.87% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #636 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +22.16% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3004: 0.43% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 30049031 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 | 434.57 | 0.0190% | — | 0.47% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +434.56 | #736 | | FY 2019-20 | 458.36 | 0.0208% | +5.47% | 0.44% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +458.36 | #699 | | FY 2020-21 | 541.84 | 0.0252% | +18.21% | 0.42% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +541.83 | #636 | | FY 2021-22 | 553.36 | 0.0176% | +2.13% | 0.43% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +553.36 | #787 | | FY 2022-23 | 649.66 | 0.0179% | +17.40% | 0.46% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +649.61 | #742 | | FY 2023-24 | 660.63 | 0.0183% | +1.69% | 0.41% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.00% | 0.00% | +660.62 | #742 | | FY 2024-25 | 807.04 | 0.0219% | +22.16% | 0.43% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +600.00% | 0.00% | +806.97 | #636 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 10.87%/yr, imports 38.31%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 30049031 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 10.87% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 30049031 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.87% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹434.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹807.04 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 30049031 ranked #636 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 30049031 ranks #636 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3004, it ranks #32 of 149. By trade surplus, it ranks #421 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 30049031 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 30049031 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 22.16% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹806.97 Crore in HSN Code 30049031 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹807.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.07 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹806.97 Crore — ranking #421 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 38.31% CAGR signals rising demand for Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine India's imports under HSN Code 30049031 have grown at 38.31% CAGR, reaching ₹0.07 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 30049031 contributes 0.43% of Sub-Chapter 3004 exports — ranked #32 Among the 149 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3004, HSN Code 30049031 ranks #32 by export value — accounting for 0.43% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #68). ## 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 | | #32 | HSN Code 30049031: Promethazine/Chlorpheniramine/Astemizole/Cetirizine (this hsn code) | ₹807 Cr |