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# HSN Code 30049086: Oral Rehydration 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 : Antiepiliptic drugs; sulfa drugs not elsewhere specified or included, preparations of enzymes; veterinary medicinal preparations, not for human use, not elsewhere specified or included; oral rehydration salts; antibacterial formulations not elsewhere specified or included, sedatives and tranquilizers : Oral rehydration salts | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 30049086 ?

It includes Oral Rehydration Salts

### Any common misclassification issue with Oral Rehydration Salts?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Oral Rehydration Salts is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Oral Rehydration Salts?

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.

### How much GST applies to Oral Rehydration Salts?

Under HSN 30049086, Oral Rehydration Salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Oral Rehydration 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 30049086 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹122 Cr (+1.51% YoY) — 0.0033% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹122 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1471 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3004: 0.07% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3004: #72 of 149 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2416 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +80.38% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3004: 0.07% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 30049086

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 | 71.29 | 0.0031% | — | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +71.08 | #2398 |
| FY 2019-20 | 76.91 | 0.0035% | +7.88% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.24% | 0.00% | +76.90 | #2319 |
| FY 2020-21 | 73.68 | 0.0034% | −4.20% | 0.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +73.68 | #2417 |
| FY 2021-22 | 59.16 | 0.0019% | −19.71% | 0.05% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +59.16 | #3135 |
| FY 2022-23 | 106.71 | 0.0029% | +80.38% | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +106.71 | #2450 |
| FY 2023-24 | 120.19 | 0.0033% | +12.63% | 0.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +120.19 | #2353 |
| FY 2024-25 | 122.01 | 0.0033% | +1.51% | 0.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +122.01 | #2416 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.37%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 30049086 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.37% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 30049086 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.37% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹71.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹122.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30049086 ranked #2416 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 30049086 ranks #2416 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3004, it ranks #72 of 149. By trade surplus, it ranks #1471 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 30049086 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 30049086 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 80.38% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹122.01 Crore in HSN Code 30049086 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹122.01 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹122.01 Crore — ranking #1471 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 30049086 contributes 0.07% of Sub-Chapter 3004 exports — ranked #72

Among the 149 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3004, HSN Code 30049086 ranks #72 by export value — accounting for 0.07% 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 |
| #72 | HSN Code 30049086: Oral Rehydration Salts (this hsn code) | ₹122 Cr |