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# HSN Code 30049056: Antimalarial Drugs: Chloroquine, Mefloquine, Quinine, & More

- [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 : Antitubercular drugs; antileprotic drugs; antimalarial drugs : Chloroquine, amodiaquine, mefloquine, quinine, chloroguamide, pyrimethamine | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |
| Other : Antitubercular drugs; antileprotic drugs; antimalarial drugs : Chloroquine, amodiaquine, mefloquine, quinine, chloroguamide, pyrimethamine | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 30049056 ?

It includes Antimalarial Drugs: Chloroquine, Mefloquine, Quinine, & More

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Antimalarial Drugs: Chloroquine, Mefloquine, Quinine, & More is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Antimalarial Drugs: Chloroquine, Mefloquine, Quinine, & More; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Antimalarial Drugs: Chloroquine, Mefloquine, Quinine, & More?

Under HSN 30049056, Antimalarial Drugs: Chloroquine, Mefloquine, Quinine, & More attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Antimalarial Drugs: Chloroquine, Mefloquine, Quinine, & More?

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 Antimalarial Drugs: Chloroquine, Mefloquine, Quinine, & More?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Antimalarial Drugs: Chloroquine, Mefloquine, Quinine, & More?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Antimalarial Drugs: Chloroquine, Mefloquine, Quinine, & More?

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 30049056 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹53 Cr (−30.46% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹53 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2109 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3004: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3004: #94 of 149 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -4.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3555 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +167.47% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3004: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 30049056

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 | 67.88 | 0.0030% | — | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +67.52 | #2466 |
| FY 2019-20 | 73.78 | 0.0034% | +8.69% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +127.78% | 0.01% | +72.96 | #2374 |
| FY 2020-21 | 197.34 | 0.0092% | +167.47% | 0.15% | 1.62 | 0.0001% | +97.56% | 0.02% | +195.72 | #1376 |
| FY 2021-22 | 94.14 | 0.0030% | −52.30% | 0.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +94.14 | #2500 |
| FY 2022-23 | 46.47 | 0.0013% | −50.64% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +45.81 | #3581 |
| FY 2023-24 | 75.68 | 0.0021% | +62.86% | 0.05% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +75.68 | #2952 |
| FY 2024-25 | 52.63 | 0.0014% | −30.46% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +52.63 | #3555 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -4.15%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 30049056 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -4.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 30049056 have declined at a compound annual rate of -4.15% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹67.88 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹52.63 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30049056 ranked #3555 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 30049056 ranks #3555 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3004, it ranks #94 of 149. By trade surplus, it ranks #2109 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 30049056 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 30049056 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 167.47% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹52.63 Crore in HSN Code 30049056 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹52.63 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹52.63 Crore — ranking #2109 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 30049056 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 3004 exports — ranked #94

Among the 149 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3004, HSN Code 30049056 ranks #94 by export value — accounting for 0.03% 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 |
| #94 | HSN Code 30049056: Antimalarial Drugs: Chloroquine, Mefloquine, Quinine, & More (this hsn code) | ₹53 Cr |