1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo- (CAS 93479-97-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Glimepiride is a sulfonamide, a N-acylurea and a N-sulfonylurea. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2935 (estimate)). Drug schedule: H.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 93479-97-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C24H34N4O5S |
| Also called | 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-[2-[4-[[[[(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)amino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]phenyl]ethyl]-2-oxo-, 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-(2-(4-(((((trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)amino)carbonyl)amino)sulfonyl)phenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-, RefChem:439179, glimepiride |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2935 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| Drug schedule | H |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2023: LobeglitazoneSulfate 0.5mg+Glimepiride 1mg Tablets.
- Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
- A Schedule H prescription drug: medicines containing it are sold only on prescription, and making or selling it needs a drug licence. (Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945; salts and preparations are covered too.)
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: 2935, sulphonamides (sulphonamide group).
- All lines under heading 2935 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful if swallowed
- Suspected of damaging the unborn child
- 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.
- 9 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo-
What is the import duty on 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo- in India?
The total import duty on 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo- is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2935 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo-?
No anti-dumping duty on 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo- was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo- in India?
1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo- falls under tariff item 2935 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo- restricted or licensed in India?
Prescription drug: drug licence needed. A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2023: LobeglitazoneSulfate 0.5mg+Glimepiride 1mg Tablets. Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
Does exporting 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo- from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo- hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Is 1H-Pyrrole-1-carboxamide, 3-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-N-2-4-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)aminocarbonylaminosulfonylphenylethyl-2-oxo- 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.