HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2941.10 – Antibiotics; penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof
HS code 2941.10 is the 6-digit subheading for antibiotics, penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure, salts thereof. It is used for amoxicillin trihydrate, ampicillin anhydrous, penicillin G potassium, penicillin V potassium and cloxacillin sodium.
What HS 2941.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers penicillins and their derivatives that possess a penicillanic acid structure, along with their salts. This class represents a cornerstone of antibiotic therapy, widely used to combat a broad spectrum of bacterial infections in both human and veterinary medicine. International trade primarily involves these compounds in bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) form, which are then formulated into various finished drug products. Major importers are pharmaceutical companies globally, particularly those involved in the production of generic drugs. Exporters are typically large chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers, often concentrated in countries with robust biotech and chemical synthesis capabilities. Key aspects of this trade include stringent quality control, adherence to international pharmacopoeial standards, obtaining regulatory approvals (e.g., FDA, EMA), and managing complex global supply chains to ensure consistent availability and efficacy while addressing concerns about antimicrobial resistance.
- Covers
- Amoxicillin trihydrate
- Ampicillin anhydrous
- Penicillin G potassium
- Penicillin V potassium
- Cloxacillin sodium
- Dicloxacillin sodium
- Piperacillin sodium
- Examples
- Amoxil (amoxicillin)
- Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate)
- Pen-Vee K (penicillin V potassium)
Codes often confused with 2941.10
Common mistake. This code could be confused with other antibiotic classes under 2941 (e.g., 294190 for other antibiotics) if the specific penicillanic acid structure is not correctly identified, or with 3004 if the product is in a finished dosage form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 294110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 294110 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 34% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $753M 52% of world exports
- 2 India $274M 19% of world exports
- 3 Spain $136M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $648M 34% of world imports
- 2 Italy $75M 3.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $71M 3.7% of world imports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 2941.10 9
Brazil splits HS 2941.10 into 9 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2941.10.10 Ampicillin and its saltsAmpicilina e seus sais
- 2941.10.20 Amoxicillin and its saltsAmoxicilina e seus sais
- 2941.10.3 Penicillin V and its derivatives; salts thereofPenicilina V e seus derivados; sais destes produtos Group
- 2941.10.31 Penicillin V potassiumPenicilina V potássica
- 2941.10.39 Penicillin V; other derivatives and saltsOutros
- 2941.10.4 Penicillin G and its derivatives; salts thereofPenicilina G e seus derivados; sais destes produtos Group
- 2941.10.41 Penicillin G potassiumPenicilina G potássica
- 2941.10.42 Penicillin G benzathinePenicilina G benzatínica
- 2941.10.43 Penicillin G procainePenicilina G procaínica
- 2941.10.49 Penicillin G; other derivatives and saltsOutros
- 2941.10.90 Other penicillins and their derivativesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.41 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2941.10
What is HS code 294110?
HS code 294110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Antibiotics; penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof. This HS code specifically covers penicillins and their derivatives that possess a penicillanic acid structure, along with their salts. This class represents a cornerstone of antibiotic therapy, widely used to combat a broad spectrum of bacterial infections in both human and veterinary medicine. International trade primarily involves these compounds in bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) form, which are then formulated into various finished drug products. Major importers are pharmaceutical companies globally, particularly those involved in the production of generic drugs. Exporters are typically large chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers, often concentrated in countries with robust biotech and chemical synthesis capabilities. Key aspects of this trade include stringent quality control, adherence to international pharmacopoeial standards, obtaining regulatory approvals (e.g., FDA, EMA), and managing complex global supply chains to ensure consistent availability and efficacy while addressing concerns about antimicrobial resistance.
What products fall under HS code 294110?
Amoxicillin trihydrate, Ampicillin anhydrous, Penicillin G potassium, Penicillin V potassium, Cloxacillin sodium, Dicloxacillin sodium, Piperacillin sodium
What are common misclassifications for HS code 294110?
This code could be confused with other antibiotic classes under 2941 (e.g., 294190 for other antibiotics) if the specific penicillanic acid structure is not correctly identified, or with 3004 if the product is in a finished dosage form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 294110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 294110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($753M, 52% of world exports), India ($274M) and Spain ($136M). World exports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 294110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 294110 in UN Comtrade data were India ($648M, 34% of world imports), Italy ($75M) and the United Kingdom ($71M). World imports came to about $1.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 294110 structured?
HS code 294110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (41) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 294110?
Brazil splits HS code 294110 into 9 NCM codes: 2941.10.10 (Ampicillin and its salts), 2941.10.20 (Amoxicillin and its salts), 2941.10.31 (Penicillin V potassium), 2941.10.39 (Penicillin V; other derivatives and salts), 2941.10.41 (Penicillin G potassium), 2941.10.42 (Penicillin G benzathine), 2941.10.43 (Penicillin G procaine), 2941.10.49 (Penicillin G; other derivatives and salts), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.