Export Pharmaceuticals from India to United Kingdom
Pharmaceuticals exported from India to United Kingdom is classified under HS 300490 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in United Kingdom (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 0.7% of FOB under RoDTEP. United Kingdom imported $13.07B of this product in 2024, ranking #7 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in United Kingdom
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.
United Kingdom demand & world market
Medicaments in Dosage (n.e.s.) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what United Kingdom typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in United Kingdom
Landed cost & Incoterms
EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.
Trade fairs in United Kingdom
Latest United Kingdom trade news
Pharmaceuticals → United Kingdom: questions exporters ask
Can I export Pharmaceuticals from India to United Kingdom?
Yes. Pharmaceuticals is traded under HS 300490. United Kingdom applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by United Kingdom.
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 Kingdom charge on Pharmaceuticals?
0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current United Kingdom 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 Kingdom market for Pharmaceuticals?
United Kingdom imported $13.07B in 2024 — 3.34% of world imports and rank #7 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 Kingdom.
Are there verified buyers for Pharmaceuticals in United Kingdom?
Yes — Vametra currently holds 8 screened buyer records in United Kingdom, of which 1 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.