Candesartan CilexetilCAS 145040-37-5 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C33H34N6O6 · also called Atacand, Amias, Candesartan 1-(((cyclohexyloxy)carbonyl)oxy)ethyl ester, 1H-Benzimidazolium, 7-carboxy-1-(2-((cyclohexylcarbonyl)oxy)ethyl)-2-ethoxy-1-(2'-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl)-, hydroxide, inner salt, (+-)-
OK to trade, but watch: safety.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2933 99 (subheading)Rules in IndiaOKNo special Indian ban or licence foundExportOKNo export licence neededSafetySTOPVery hazardous: strict controls needed

Candesartan cilexetil is a member of biphenyls. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 99 (subheading)).

Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Rules in IndiaOK

No special Indian ban or licence found
  • Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
  • Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
  • The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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.
  • 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 27.73% of the import value
  • About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2933 99 80, so its HS subheading is 2933 99.
  • India splits subheading 2933 99 into 3 lines: 2933 99 10 (Other › Imidazo pyridine methyl amine); 2933 99 20 (Other › Carbendazim (ISO)); 2933 99 90 (Other › Other).
  • 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 99 90).
  • Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.

SafetySTOP

Very hazardous: strict controls needed
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Harmful to fish and water life
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • Harmful in contact with skin
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • Harmful if inhaled
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Price and suppliersNO DATA

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US patentsOK

US patents have expired
  • Generic versions can be sold in the US.
  • Indian patents are not checked.
Source: FDA Orange Book

Key facts

CAS number145040-37-5
FormulaC33H34N6O6
Also calledAtacand, Amias, Candesartan 1-(((cyclohexyloxy)carbonyl)oxy)ethyl ester, 1H-Benzimidazolium, 7-carboxy-1-(2-((cyclohexylcarbonyl)oxy)ethyl)-2-ethoxy-1-(2'-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl)-, hydroxide, inner salt, (+-)-
Tariff item (HS)2933 99 (subheading)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about Candesartan Cilexetil

What is the import duty on Candesartan Cilexetil in India?

The total import duty on Candesartan Cilexetil is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 99 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Candesartan Cilexetil?

No anti-dumping duty on Candesartan Cilexetil was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Candesartan Cilexetil in India?

Candesartan Cilexetil falls under HS subheading 2933 99, 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 Candesartan Cilexetil restricted or licensed in India?

No special Indian ban or licence found. 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 Candesartan Cilexetil from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is Candesartan Cilexetil hazardous?

Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.

Is Candesartan Cilexetil 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.

Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.