Leucovorin CalciumCAS 1492-18-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Calcium folinate is a tetrahydrofolic acid. 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 2936 29 (subheading)).
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
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
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 2936 29 00, so its HS subheading is 2936 29.
- India splits subheading 2936 29 into 6 lines: 2936 29 10 (Other vitamins and their derivatives › Folic acid (Vitamin B )); 2936 29 20 (Other vitamins and their derivatives › Nicotinic acid and nicotinamide (niacinam); 2936 29 30 (Other vitamins and their derivatives › Vitamin K (menaphthonum BP)); 2936 29 40 (Other vitamins and their derivatives › Vitamin D); 2936 29 50 (Other vitamins and their derivatives › Vitamin H (Biotin)); 2936 29 90 (Other vitamins and their derivatives › 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" (2936 29 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- 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.
- 11 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 1492-18-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C20H21CaN7O7 |
| Also called | Calcium leucovorin, Calcii folinas, Folaren, Folidan |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2936 29 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Leucovorin Calcium
What is the import duty on Leucovorin Calcium in India?
The total import duty on Leucovorin Calcium is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2936 29 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Leucovorin Calcium?
No anti-dumping duty on Leucovorin Calcium was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Leucovorin Calcium in India?
Leucovorin Calcium falls under HS subheading 2936 29, 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 Leucovorin Calcium 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 Leucovorin Calcium from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Leucovorin Calcium hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Causes skin irritation.
Is Leucovorin Calcium 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.