Epothilone BCAS 152044-54-7 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Epothilone B is an epithilone that is epithilone D in which the double bond in the macrocyclic ring has been oxidised to the corresponding epoxide (the S,S stereoisomer). For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2941 90 (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 marketsCHECK
- 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: EPA needs a premanufacture notice before it can be imported, unless it is a pesticide, drug or food additive, which TSCA does not cover.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2941 90 00, so its HS subheading is 2941 90.
- India splits subheading 2941 90 into 11 lines: 2941 90 11 (Rifampicin and its salts › Rifampicin); 2941 90 12 (Rifampicin and its salts › 3 Formyl Rifa S V(Rifa int)); 2941 90 13 (Rifampicin and its salts › Rifa S or Rifa S Sodium (Rifaint)); 2941 90 14 (Rifampicin and its salts › 1-Amino-4-Methyl piperazine (Rifaint)); 2941 90 19 (Rifampicin and its salts › Other); 2941 90 20 (Other › Cephalexin and its salts); and 5 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" (2941 90 19, 2941 90 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetySTOP
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Fatal if swallowed
- Toxic if swallowed
- Fatal in contact with skin
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 152044-54-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C27H41NO6S |
| Also called | Patupilone, (-)-Epothilone B, Epo B, Epothilon B |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2941 90 (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 Epothilone B
What is the import duty on Epothilone B in India?
The total import duty on Epothilone B is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2941 90 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Epothilone B?
No anti-dumping duty on Epothilone B was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Epothilone B in India?
Epothilone B falls under HS subheading 2941 90, 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 Epothilone B 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 Epothilone B from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Epothilone B hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing.
Is Epothilone B regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: new chemical under TSCA. 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.