{"id":7293,"date":"2024-01-11T10:58:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T10:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/?page_id=7293"},"modified":"2026-10-09T04:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T04:54:32","slug":"hsn-code-for-ayurvedic-medicine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/hsn-code\/hsn-code-for-ayurvedic-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Ayurvedic Medicine HSN Code &amp; GST Rate in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">The <strong>HSN codes for Ayurvedic medicines are 30039011 and 30049011<\/strong> in India. HSN 30039011 covers qualifying Ayurvedic medicaments not packaged for retail sale, while HSN 30049011 applies to Ayurvedic medicines supplied in measured doses or retail-sale packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Both categories generally attract <strong>5% GST<\/strong> under the revised GST rate structure effective 22 September 2025.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is the HSN Code for Ayurvedic Medicine?<\/h2>\n<p>Ayurvedic medicines are classified under <strong>Chapter 30 \u2013 Pharmaceutical Products<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The correct HSN code depends primarily on how the medicine is formulated and presented for sale.<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>HSN 30039011:<\/strong> Ayurvedic medicaments consisting of two or more mixed constituents for therapeutic or preventive use, not put up in measured doses or retail-sale packaging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>HSN 30049011:<\/strong> Ayurvedic medicaments put up in measured doses or forms or packaging intended for retail sale.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, an Ayurvedic medicinal preparation supplied in bulk may fall under 30039011, while a qualifying medicine sold in retail bottles, strips or packs generally falls under 30049011.<\/p>\n<h2>Ayurvedic Medicine HSN Code \u2013 Quick Summary<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product<\/td>\n<td>Ayurvedic Medicine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HSN Codes<\/td>\n<td>30039011 and 30049011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chapter<\/td>\n<td>30 \u2013 Pharmaceutical Products<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bulk medicinal preparations<\/td>\n<td>30039011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Retail-packed medicinal preparations<\/td>\n<td>30049011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GST Rate<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CGST + SGST<\/td>\n<td>2.5% + 2.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IGST<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Difference Between HSN 30039011 and 30049011<\/h2>\n<p>The main difference is the presentation of the medicine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HSN 30039011<\/strong> applies to qualifying Ayurvedic medicinal preparations containing two or more mixed constituents that are not supplied in measured doses or retail-sale packaging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HSN 30049011<\/strong> applies to qualifying Ayurvedic medicines supplied in measured doses or in packaging intended for retail sale.<\/p>\n<p>A product&#8217;s medicinal nature, formulation, intended use and packaging should all be considered before selecting the code.<\/p>\n<h2>GST Rate on Ayurvedic Medicines<\/h2>\n<p>Ayurvedic medicines classified under HSN 3003 and 3004 generally attract <strong>5% GST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The revised rate became effective on <strong>22 September 2025<\/strong>, replacing the earlier general 12% rate for these medicaments.<\/p>\n<p>For an applicable intra-state sale, GST is divided into 2.5% CGST and 2.5% SGST. For an applicable inter-state sale, 5% IGST applies.<\/p>\n<p>The rate applies to products that qualify as medicaments under the relevant tariff heading. Products merely marketed as Ayurvedic or herbal do not automatically qualify.<\/p>\n<h2>Do All Ayurvedic Products Fall Under HSN 3003 or 3004?<\/h2>\n<p>No. Ayurvedic medicines must be distinguished from other herbal and personal-care products.<\/p>\n<p>A product may require a different classification if it is primarily sold as:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p>A cosmetic or beauty preparation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A hair-care or skin-care product<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A food supplement or nutritional preparation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A herbal beverage or food product<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>An essential oil or aromatic preparation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, a herbal cosmetic cream is not automatically classified as an Ayurvedic medicine simply because it contains traditional herbal ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>The correct classification depends on the product&#8217;s composition, therapeutic purpose, presentation and applicable regulatory status.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Identify the Correct HSN Code for Ayurvedic Medicine<\/h2>\n<p>Businesses should check the following factors:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Therapeutic purpose:<\/strong> Whether the product qualifies as a medicament intended for treatment or prevention.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Formulation:<\/strong> Whether the medicine contains mixed constituents or a single medicinal substance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Packaging:<\/strong> Whether it is supplied in bulk, measured doses or retail-sale packaging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Product classification:<\/strong> Whether the product is legally classified as an Ayurvedic medicine rather than a cosmetic, supplement or another preparation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These factors help distinguish products under HSN 3003 and 3004 from goods covered by other chapters.<\/p>\n<h2>Related HSN Codes for Traditional Medicines<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>HSN Code<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30039011<\/td>\n<td>Ayurvedic medicaments not put up in measured doses or retail-sale packaging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30039012<\/td>\n<td>Unani medicaments under Heading 3003<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30039013<\/td>\n<td>Siddha medicaments under Heading 3003<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30049011<\/td>\n<td>Ayurvedic medicaments in measured doses or retail-sale packaging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30049012<\/td>\n<td>Unani medicaments under Heading 3004<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30049013<\/td>\n<td>Siddha medicaments under Heading 3004<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Ayurvedic medicine classified differently from herbal supplements?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, Ayurvedic medicines qualifying as medicaments generally fall under Chapter 30, while herbal supplements may fall under food preparation headings or another classification depending on their characteristics.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Does an Ayurvedic medicine&#039;s brand name affect its HSN code?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. Classification depends on the product's composition, intended use and presentation rather than its brand name.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Are Ayurvedic oils always classified under HSN 3004?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. A qualifying medicinal oil packaged for retail sale may fall under HSN 3004, but oils sold primarily as cosmetics, hair oils or other preparations may require a different heading.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Can an Ayurvedic medicine have the same HSN code in tablet and syrup form?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. If both products qualify as Ayurvedic medicaments and are supplied in measured doses or retail-sale packaging, they may fall under HSN 30049011. The dosage form alone does not necessarily change the classification.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1515721\">Ministry of AYUSH \u2013 Export of AYUSH Products<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gstkarnataka.gov.in\/media\/pdf\/notifications\/public-notices\/2025-09-03_56TH_GST_Council_meeting_Recommendations_20250910_115914.pdf\">GST Council \u2013 56th GST Council Meeting Recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cbic-gst.gov.in\/hindi\/gst-goods-services-rates.html\">CBIC \u2013 GST Goods and Services Rates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customs Tariff Act, 1975 \u2013 Chapter 30, Headings 3003 and 3004<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last Reviewed: 9 October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The HSN codes for Ayurvedic medicines are 30039011 and 30049011 in India. 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