CarmustineCAS 154-93-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Carmustine is a member of the class of N-nitrosoureas that is 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)urea in which one of the nitrogens is substituted by a nitroso group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2929 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 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 2929 90 90, so its HS subheading is 2929 90.
- India splits subheading 2929 90 into 7 lines: 2929 90 10 (Other kg. 7.5% - › N,N-Diethylphosphoramidic dichloride); 2929 90 20 (Other kg. 7.5% - › N,N-Diisopropylphosphoramidic dichloride); 2929 90 30 (Other kg. 7.5% - › N,N-Dipropylphosphoramidic dichloride); 2929 90 40 (Other kg. 7.5% - › N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidic dichloride); 2929 90 50 (Other kg. 7.5% - › Diethyl N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidate); 2929 90 60 (Other kg. 7.5% - › Phosphoramidic acid, diethyl, dimethylester); and 1 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" (2929 90 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Fatal if swallowed
- May cause cancer
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2811 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- 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 | 154-93-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C5H9Cl2N3O2 |
| Also called | 1,3-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea, BCNU, Carmustin, Nitrumon |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2929 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 Carmustine
What is the import duty on Carmustine in India?
The total import duty on Carmustine is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2929 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 Carmustine?
No anti-dumping duty on Carmustine was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Carmustine in India?
Carmustine falls under HS subheading 2929 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 Carmustine 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 Carmustine from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Carmustine hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Can cause long-term health damage. Fatal if swallowed.
Is Carmustine 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.