6-Aminopenicillanic acid (CAS 551-16-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

6-aminopenicillanic acid is a penicillanic acid compound having a (6R)-amino substituent. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2941 10 50). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.

OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number551-16-6
FormulaC8H12N2O3S
Also called6-Apa, Penicin, Penin, 6-Aps
Tariff item (HS)2941 10 50
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaOK

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.
  • Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2941 10 50: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • 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 10 50: Free.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

Global treaties & export marketsCHECK

US: inactive on TSCA
  • 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.
  • Listed as INACTIVE on the US TSCA Inventory: a Notice of Activity must reach EPA before it is imported into the US.
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • 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 10 50: 6-APA.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

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Questions about 6-Aminopenicillanic acid

What is the import duty on 6-Aminopenicillanic acid in India?

The total import duty on 6-Aminopenicillanic acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2941 10 50, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on 6-Aminopenicillanic acid?

No anti-dumping duty on 6-Aminopenicillanic acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of 6-Aminopenicillanic acid in India?

6-Aminopenicillanic acid falls under tariff item 2941 10 50 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is 6-Aminopenicillanic acid 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 6-Aminopenicillanic acid be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 6-Aminopenicillanic acid is Free.

Does exporting 6-Aminopenicillanic acid from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is 6-Aminopenicillanic acid hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Is 6-Aminopenicillanic acid regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?

US: inactive on TSCA. 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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