Antibiotic measured-dose medicaments from India
India exported $1.19 billion of antibiotic measured-dose medicaments (HS 3004.20) in FY2025-26, up 0.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 0% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 0%China 0%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $1.19BUp 0.4% on last year
- HS code
- 3004.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3004.20.00 | Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale: Other, containing antibiotics | Free | 0% | 0% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. A separate Section 232 duty on patented medicines isn't included and may add substantially to these figures. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of antibiotic measured-dose medicaments
India's exports to all countries under HS 3004.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3004.20 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% to 1% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on antibiotic measured-dose medicaments from India?
0% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 0%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included. A separate Section 232 duty on patented medicines isn't included either.
What is the HS code for antibiotic measured-dose medicaments?
3004.20, under heading 3004 (Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export antibiotic measured-dose medicaments?
Yes. India exported $1.19 billion under HS 3004.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.