Product classification
HS code for Penicillin derivatives: 2941.10
Antibiotics, penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure, salts thereof.
Classification of penicillin derivatives under HS 2941.10
Penicillin derivatives are classified under HS code 2941.10. This code is found in Chapter 29, which covers organic chemicals. Heading 2941 is specifically designated for antibiotics. Subheading 2941.10 covers penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure, as well as their salts. This classification is based on the chemical structure of the molecule rather than its therapeutic application. To fall under this code, the substance must be a separate chemically defined compound, typically imported in bulk for the manufacture of medicines. The penicillanic acid structure is the defining characteristic that separates these antibiotics from others like streptomycins (2941.20) or tetracyclines (2941.30). This code is essential for pharmaceutical manufacturers and chemical importers who deal with the raw active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used in the production of various antibiotic treatments.
- Covers
- Amoxicillin and its salts
- Ampicillin and its salts
- Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)
- Penicillin V (Phenoxymethylpenicillin)
- Cloxacillin and Dicloxacillin
- Also under 2941.10
- Amoxil (amoxicillin)
- Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate)
- Pen-Vee K (penicillin V potassium)
Codes often confused with 2941.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 3004.10. While 2941.10 covers the bulk chemical/antibiotic, 3004.10 is used for medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. If the penicillin is already in pill, capsule, or bottled syrup form for a patient, it belongs in Chapter 30. Another error is using 2941.90 for "other" antibiotics, but since penicillins have a specific subheading (2941.10), that must be used first.
Top exporters and importers of HS 294110 (the code used for penicillin derivatives), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 294110 (the code used for penicillin derivatives) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 294110, not only penicillin derivatives.
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 penicillin derivatives
Brazil splits HS 2941.10 into 9 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2941.10.10Ampicillin and its salts
- 2941.10.20Amoxicillin and its salts
- 2941.10.31Penicillin V potassium
- 2941.10.39Penicillin V; other derivatives and salts
- 2941.10.41Penicillin G potassium
- 2941.10.42Penicillin G benzathine
- 2941.10.43Penicillin G procaine
- 2941.10.49Penicillin G; other derivatives and salts
- 2941.10.90Other penicillins and their derivatives
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about penicillin derivatives
What is the HS code for Penicillin derivatives?
The HS code for Penicillin derivatives is 294110 (Antibiotics; penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof). The HS code for bulk penicillin and its derivatives is 2941.10.
How do I classify Penicillin derivatives for customs?
Penicillin derivatives is classified under HS code 294110 — Antibiotics; penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I classify penicillin in retail packaging?
Penicillin that is prepared for retail sale as a medicine is classified under HS code 3004.10, not 2941.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of penicillin derivatives (HS 294110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 294110 (the code used for penicillin derivatives) 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 penicillin derivatives (HS 294110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 294110 (the code used for penicillin derivatives) 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.
Is the HS code for Penicillin derivatives the same in all countries?
The base HS code 294110 for Penicillin derivatives is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for penicillin derivatives in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 294110 into 9 NCM codes, so the right one for penicillin derivatives depends on the product's details: 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), and more.