Export Pharmaceuticals from India to South Africa
Pharmaceuticals exported from India to South Africa is classified under HS 300490 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in South Africa (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 0.7% of FOB under RoDTEP. South Africa imported $1.41B of this product in 2024, ranking #41 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in South Africa
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.
South Africa demand & world market
Medicaments in Dosage (n.e.s.) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what South Africa typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in South Africa
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 South Africa 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 South Africa
Latest South Africa trade news
Pharmaceuticals → South Africa: questions exporters ask
Can I export Pharmaceuticals from India to South Africa?
Yes. Pharmaceuticals is traded under HS 300490. South Africa applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by South Africa.
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 South Africa charge on Pharmaceuticals?
0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current South Africa 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 South Africa market for Pharmaceuticals?
South Africa imported $1.41B in 2024 — 0.36% of world imports and rank #41 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 South Africa.
Are there verified buyers for Pharmaceuticals in South Africa?
Buyer coverage for South Africa 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.