EsomeprazoleCAS 119141-88-7 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Esomeprazole is a 5-methoxy-2-{[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl}-1H-benzimidazole that has S configuration at the sulfur atom. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 39 (subheading)). Drug schedule: H.
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
- A Schedule H prescription drug: medicines containing it are sold only on prescription, and making or selling it needs a drug licence. (Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945; salts and preparations are covered too.)
Exporting from IndiaOK
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Global treaties & export marketsOK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
- Not on the US TSCA Inventory, which does not cover medicines or pesticides; those are regulated by the FDA and EPA (FIFRA).
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2933 39 99, so its HS subheading is 2933 39.
- India splits subheading 2933 39 into 13 lines: 2933 39 11 (Derivatives of pyridine › Amino pyridine); 2933 39 12 (Derivatives of pyridine › Alpha picoline (2-methyl pyridine)); 2933 39 13 (Derivatives of pyridine › Gamma picoline (4-methyl pyridine)); 2933 39 14 (Derivatives of pyridine › Chloropheniramine maleate); 2933 39 15 (Derivatives of pyridine › Diphenoxylate hydrochloride); 2933 39 16 (Derivatives of pyridine › Beta picoline (3-methyl pyridine)); and 7 more.
- Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2933 39 29, 2933 39 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
US patentsCHECK
- The molecule is free, but some US formulations or uses are still protected.
- 29 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 119141-88-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C17H19N3O3S |
| Also called | (S)-Omeprazole, (-)-Omeprazole, Inexium paranova, (S)-(-)-Omeprazole |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 39 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| Drug schedule | H |
Questions about Esomeprazole
What is the import duty on Esomeprazole in India?
The total import duty on Esomeprazole is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 39 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Esomeprazole?
No anti-dumping duty on Esomeprazole was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Esomeprazole in India?
Esomeprazole falls under HS subheading 2933 39, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.
Is Esomeprazole restricted or licensed in India?
Prescription drug: drug licence needed. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
Does exporting Esomeprazole from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Esomeprazole hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation.
Is Esomeprazole regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
No treaty or export-market restriction found. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.