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# HSN Code 30049093: Medicaments for Treatment and Prevention

- [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 : Other : Chloropheniramine maleate, with or without other compounds (excluding steriods and alkaloids) | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 30049093 ?

It includes Medicaments for Treatment and Prevention

### Any common misclassification issue with Medicaments for Treatment and Prevention?

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 Medicaments for Treatment and Prevention?

Under HSN 30049093, Medicaments for Treatment and Prevention attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Medicaments for Treatment and Prevention?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Medicaments for Treatment and Prevention?

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 Medicaments for Treatment and Prevention?

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 30049093 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹156 Cr (+6.39% YoY) — 0.0042% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹156 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1315 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3004: 0.08% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3004: #65 of 149 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.13% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2114 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +24.89% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3004: 0.08% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 30049093

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 | 70.62 | 0.0031% | — | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +70.62 | #2412 |
| FY 2019-20 | 88.20 | 0.0040% | +24.89% | 0.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +88.20 | #2157 |
| FY 2020-21 | 97.93 | 0.0046% | +11.03% | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +97.93 | #2092 |
| FY 2021-22 | 119.35 | 0.0038% | +21.87% | 0.09% | 1.21 | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +118.14 | #2188 |
| FY 2022-23 | 142.11 | 0.0039% | +19.07% | 0.10% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +142.11 | #2122 |
| FY 2023-24 | 146.69 | 0.0041% | +3.22% | 0.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +146.69 | #2132 |
| FY 2024-25 | 156.06 | 0.0042% | +6.39% | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +156.06 | #2114 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.13%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 30049093 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.13% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 30049093 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.13% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹70.62 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹156.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30049093 ranked #2114 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 30049093 ranks #2114 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3004, it ranks #65 of 149. By trade surplus, it ranks #1315 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 30049093 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 30049093 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 24.89% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹156.06 Crore in HSN Code 30049093 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹156.06 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹156.06 Crore — ranking #1315 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 30049093 contributes 0.08% of Sub-Chapter 3004 exports — ranked #65

Among the 149 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3004, HSN Code 30049093 ranks #65 by export value — accounting for 0.08% 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 |
| #65 | HSN Code 30049093: Medicaments for Treatment and Prevention (this hsn code) | ₹156 Cr |