Export Pharmaceuticals from India to Saudi Arabia
Pharmaceuticals exported from India to Saudi Arabia is classified under HS 300490 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in Saudi Arabia (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 0.7% of FOB under RoDTEP. Saudi Arabia imported $3.33B of this product in 2024, ranking #23 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in Saudi Arabia
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.
Saudi Arabia demand & world market
Medicaments in Dosage (n.e.s.) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what Saudi Arabia typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia
Latest Saudi Arabia trade news
Pharmaceuticals → Saudi Arabia: questions exporters ask
Can I export Pharmaceuticals from India to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Pharmaceuticals is traded under HS 300490. Saudi Arabia applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Saudi Arabia.
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 Saudi Arabia charge on Pharmaceuticals?
0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia market for Pharmaceuticals?
Saudi Arabia imported $3.33B in 2024 — 0.85% of world imports and rank #23 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 Saudi Arabia.
Are there verified buyers for Pharmaceuticals in Saudi Arabia?
Buyer coverage for Saudi Arabia 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.