Export Pharmaceuticals from India to Greece

Pharmaceuticals exported from India to Greece is classified under HS 300490 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in Greece (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 0.7% of FOB under RoDTEP. Greece imported $2.23B of this product in 2024, ranking #30 worldwide.

HS Code
300490
Pharma & Healthcare
Greece import duty
0%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
0.7%
RoDTEP of FOB
Greece imports
$2.23B
rank #30 of 225 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Greece

Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.

MFN applied duty0%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+0.7%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023
  • 0% is the ad-valorem rate reported to WITS. Some lines (e.g. EU cereals, sugar) carry specific duties per tonne that are not expressed as a percentage — confirm in the destination tariff schedule.

Greece demand & world market

Medicaments in Dosage (n.e.s.) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$391.46B
2024
Greece imports
$2.23B
0.57% of world
World rank
#30
of 225 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
United States$75.59B · 19.3%
Switzerland$42.37B · 10.8%
Germany$25.75B · 6.6%
Belgium$20.09B · 5.1%
Italy$15.71B · 4%
China$14.01B · 3.6%
United Kingdom$13.07B · 3.3%
Japan$12.49B · 3.2%

Documents & compliance

The baseline Indian export set, plus what Greece typically asks for on this product.

Commercial invoice
Value, Incoterm, buyer and consignee details
Packing list
Carton-level weights and dimensions
Shipping bill
Filed on ICEGATE — carries your IEC and HS code
Bill of lading / AWB
Title document issued by the carrier
Certificate of origin
Proof of Indian origin for customs
Product certification
Phytosanitary, health, halal or regulatory approval as required by Greece
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in Greece

Screened records
21
Greece
Matching HS family
7
HS 3004xx
Pharma & Healthcare
0
sector matches
Open Verified Buyer Intelligence

Landed cost & Incoterms

EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.

On a CIF shipment to Greece, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 0% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 0.7% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

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Pharmaceuticals → Greece: questions exporters ask

Can I export Pharmaceuticals from India to Greece?

Yes. Pharmaceuticals is traded under HS 300490. Greece applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Greece.

What is the HS code for Pharmaceuticals?

Pharmaceuticals falls under HS 300490 (related codes: 300490, 300420). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.

How much import duty does Greece charge on Pharmaceuticals?

0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Greece customs tariff before contracting.

What export incentive can I claim from India?

RoDTEP at 0.7% of FOB value (DGFT Appendix 4R (RoDTEP schedule), effective 2026-05-01). It is issued as a transferable e-scrip. Confirm the exact 8-digit rate in Appendix 4R.

How big is the Greece market for Pharmaceuticals?

Greece imported $2.23B in 2024 — 0.57% of world imports and rank #30 of 225 importing countries (OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade)).

Which documents do I need?

Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin are the baseline. Preferential duty requires a valid origin certificate. Food, pharma and plant products additionally need phytosanitary, health or regulatory certificates for Greece.

Are there verified buyers for Pharmaceuticals in Greece?

Yes — Vametra currently holds 21 screened buyer records in Greece, of which 7 match this HS family and 0 operate in Pharma & Healthcare.

What will the landed cost be?

Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 0% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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