Non-penicillin antibiotics from India

India exported $562 million of non-penicillin antibiotics (HS 2941.90) in FY2025-26, down 9.6% 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
$562MDown 9.6% on last year
HS code
2941.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 0%
China 0%

The same duty from India and China. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 3 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
2941.90.10 Other: Natural Free 0% 0%
2941.90.30 Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic Free 0% 0%
2941.90.50 Other: Other 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. Check the current rate before you quote.

India's exports of non-penicillin antibiotics

FY2022-23 $584 million
FY2023-24 $642 million
FY2024-25 $622 million
FY2025-26 $562 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 2941.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2941.90 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 0.7% 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 non-penicillin antibiotics from India?

0% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 2941.90, 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.

What is the HS code for non-penicillin antibiotics?

2941.90, under heading 2941 (Antibiotics). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export non-penicillin antibiotics?

Yes. India exported $562 million under HS 2941.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.