Export Pharmaceuticals from India to Ireland
Pharmaceuticals exported from India to Ireland is classified under HS 300490 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in Ireland (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 0.7% of FOB under RoDTEP. Ireland imported $4.72B of this product in 2024, ranking #16 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in Ireland
Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.
| MFN applied duty | 0% |
| RoDTEP (India, on FOB) | +0.7% |
- 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.
Ireland demand & world market
Medicaments in Dosage (n.e.s.) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what Ireland typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in Ireland
Landed cost & Incoterms
EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.
Latest Ireland trade news
Pharmaceuticals → Ireland: questions exporters ask
Can I export Pharmaceuticals from India to Ireland?
Yes. Pharmaceuticals is traded under HS 300490. Ireland applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Ireland.
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 Ireland charge on Pharmaceuticals?
0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Ireland 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 Ireland market for Pharmaceuticals?
Ireland imported $4.72B in 2024 — 1.21% of world imports and rank #16 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 Ireland.
Are there verified buyers for Pharmaceuticals in Ireland?
Yes — Vametra currently holds 650 screened buyer records in Ireland, of which 8 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.