ChloramphenicolCAS 56-75-7 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Chloramphenicol is an organochlorine compound that is dichloro-substituted acetamide containing a nitrobenzene ring, an amide bond and two alcohol functions. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2941 40 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
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.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2941 40 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2941 40 00: Free.
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).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2941 40 00: Chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2941 40 00, which is HS subheading 2941 40; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetySTOP
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye damage
- May cause cancer
- Suspected of causing cancer
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 35 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 29.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29414000, “Chloramphenicol and its drvtvs slts thereof”.
- India exported 35 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 12.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29414000, “Chloramphenicol and its drvtvs slts thereof”.
- 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 | 56-75-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C11H12Cl2N2O5 |
| Also called | Chlornitromycin, Levomycetin, Chlorocid, Levomicetina |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2941 40 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Chloramphenicol
What is the import duty on Chloramphenicol in India?
The total import duty on Chloramphenicol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2941 40 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Chloramphenicol?
No anti-dumping duty on Chloramphenicol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Chloramphenicol in India?
Chloramphenicol falls under tariff item 2941 40 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Chloramphenicol 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.
Can Chloramphenicol be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Chloramphenicol is Free.
Does exporting Chloramphenicol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Chloramphenicol hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Chloramphenicol 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). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.