Q3HSN Code 3003
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006)
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
GST rate
5%
Codes under 3003
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3003 10 | Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives — medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | 5% |
| 3003 20 | Other, containing antibiotics | 5% |
| 3003 31 | Containing insulin — medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | 5% |
| 3003 39 | Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale › Other | 5% |
| 3003 40 00 | Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof but not containing hormones or other products of heading 2937 or antibiotics | 5% |
| 3003 41 | Containing ephedrine or its salts — medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | 5% |
| 3003 42 | Containing pseudoephedrine (inn) or its salts — medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | 5% |
| 3003 43 | Containing norephedrine or its salts — medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | 5% |
| 3003 49 | Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale › Other | 5% |
| 3003 60 | Other, containing antimalarial active principles described in sub-heading note 2 to this chapter | 5% |
| 3003 90 | Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale › Other | 5% |
| 3003 90 11 | Ayurvedic system — medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | 5% |
| 3003 90 12 | Unani system — medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | 5% |
| 3003 90 13 | Siddha system — medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | 5% |
| 3003 90 14 | Homoeopathic system — medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | 5% |
| 3003 90 15 | Bio-chemic system — medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | 5% |
| 3003 90 21 | Menthol crystals | 5% |
| 3003 90 22 | Milk of magnesia | 5% |
| 3003 90 31 | Bovine albumin and drugs of animal origin | 5% |
| 3003 90 32 | Merbromine national formulary XII (mercurochrome) | 5% |
| 3003 90 33 | Calcium sennoside | 5% |
| 3003 90 34 | Anaesthetic agents used in human or veterinary medicine or surgery | 5% |
| 3003 90 35 | Aluminium hydroxide gel | 5% |
| 3003 90 36 | Ketamine | 5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006)?
The HSN code for medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) is 3003, under Chapter 30 (Medicines, vaccines and pharmaceutical products).
What is the GST rate on medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006)?
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) is taxed at 5% GST under HSN code 3003.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.