Export Pharmaceuticals from India to Japan
Pharmaceuticals exported from India to Japan is classified under HS 300490 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in Japan (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 0.7% of FOB under RoDTEP. Japan imported $12.49B of this product in 2024, ranking #8 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in Japan
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.
Japan demand & world market
Medicaments in Dosage (n.e.s.) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what Japan typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in Japan
Every buyer record is sanctions-screened and source-cited before we publish it, so we show nothing rather than an unverified list. Meanwhile, the demand table above shows exactly how much Japan imports — and our European coverage (27,000+ screened records) is live today.
Landed cost & Incoterms
EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.
Trade fairs in Japan
Latest Japan trade news
Pharmaceuticals → Japan: questions exporters ask
Can I export Pharmaceuticals from India to Japan?
Yes. Pharmaceuticals is traded under HS 300490. Japan applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Japan.
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 Japan charge on Pharmaceuticals?
0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Japan 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 Japan market for Pharmaceuticals?
Japan imported $12.49B in 2024 — 3.19% of world imports and rank #8 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 Japan.
Are there verified buyers for Pharmaceuticals in Japan?
Buyer coverage for Japan is still being ingested. Every record is sanctions-screened before publication, so we would rather show nothing than show an unverified list.
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.