Esomeprazole MagnesiumCAS 161973-10-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Esomeprazole magnesium is a magnesium salt resulting from the formal reaction of magnesium hydroxide with 2 mol eq. 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 2933 (estimate)).
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).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2933, heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only (ring containing nitrogen).
- 82 of 88 lines under heading 2933 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- No 8-digit line under heading 2933 names it, so it falls under one of its "Other" lines: 2933 19 99 (Other › Other); 2933 29 90 (Other › Other); 2933 34 00 (Compounds containg an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the); 2933 39 29 (Derivatives of pyridine › Other); 2933 39 90 (Other › Other); and 6 more. The other 77 lines are for named chemicals; which "Other" line applies depends on the exact structure.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye irritation
- 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.
- 25 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 161973-10-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C34H36MgN6O6S2 |
| Also called | Nexium 24hr, CHEBI:50309, Esomeprazole Dr, RefChem:55131 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Esomeprazole Magnesium
What is the import duty on Esomeprazole Magnesium in India?
The total import duty on Esomeprazole Magnesium is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Esomeprazole Magnesium?
No anti-dumping duty on Esomeprazole Magnesium was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Esomeprazole Magnesium in India?
Esomeprazole Magnesium falls under tariff item 2933 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Esomeprazole Magnesium 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 Esomeprazole Magnesium from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Esomeprazole Magnesium hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation.
Is Esomeprazole Magnesium 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.