TriamcinoloneCAS 124-94-7 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Triamcinolone is a C21-steroid hormone that is 1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione carrying four hydroxy substituents at positions 11beta, 16alpha, 17alpha and 21 as well as a fluoro substituent at position 9. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2937 22 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
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 IndiaOK
- A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2022: Triamcinolone Hexacetonide injectable suspension 20mg/ml.
- Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2937 22 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2937 22 00: Free.
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).
- Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2937 22 00: Halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal harmones.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2937 22 00, which is HS subheading 2937 22; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Suspected of causing cancer
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 25 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 9.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29372200, “Halgntd drvtvs of corti costeroidal”.
- India exported 29 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 5.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29372200, “Halgntd drvtvs of corti costeroidal”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
US patentsOK
- Generic versions can be sold in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 124-94-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C21H27FO6 |
| Also called | Fluoxyprednisolone, Kenacort, Rodinolone, Volon |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2937 22 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Triamcinolone
What is the import duty on Triamcinolone in India?
The total import duty on Triamcinolone is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2937 22 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Triamcinolone?
No anti-dumping duty on Triamcinolone was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Triamcinolone in India?
Triamcinolone falls under tariff item 2937 22 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Triamcinolone restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, under the normal registration. A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2022: Triamcinolone Hexacetonide injectable suspension 20mg/ml. Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
Can Triamcinolone be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Triamcinolone is Free.
Does exporting Triamcinolone from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Triamcinolone hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Can cause long-term health damage. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Is Triamcinolone 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.