Export Pharmaceuticals from India to United Arab Emirates

Pharmaceuticals exported from India to United Arab Emirates is classified under HS 300490 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in United Arab Emirates (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 0.7% of FOB under RoDTEP. United Arab Emirates imported $2.13B of this product in 2024, ranking #31 worldwide.

HS Code
300490
Pharma & Healthcare
United Arab Emirates import duty
0%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
0.7%
RoDTEP of FOB
United Arab Emirates imports
$2.13B
rank #31 of 225 · 2024

Duty & taxes in United Arab Emirates

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.

United Arab Emirates demand & world market

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

World imports
$391.46B
2024
United Arab Emirates imports
$2.13B
0.54% of world
World rank
#31
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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in United Arab Emirates

Buyer coverage for United Arab Emirates is being ingested

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 United Arab Emirates 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.

On a CIF shipment to United Arab Emirates, 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 → United Arab Emirates: questions exporters ask

Can I export Pharmaceuticals from India to United Arab Emirates?

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

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 United Arab Emirates charge on Pharmaceuticals?

0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates market for Pharmaceuticals?

United Arab Emirates imported $2.13B in 2024 — 0.54% of world imports and rank #31 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 United Arab Emirates.

Are there verified buyers for Pharmaceuticals in United Arab Emirates?

Buyer coverage for United Arab Emirates 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.

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