Fluocinolone AcetonideCAS 67-73-2 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Fluocinolone acetonide is a fluorinated steroid that is flunisolide in which the hydrogen at position 9 is replaced by fluorine. 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 2937 22 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 2937 22 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 2937 22 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).
- 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).
- 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 2937 22 00: Halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal harmones.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2937 22 00, which is HS subheading 2937 22; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 25 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 9.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29372200, “Halgntd drvtvs of corti costeroidal”.
- India exported 29 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 5.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29372200, “Halgntd drvtvs of corti costeroidal”.
- 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.
- 13 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 67-73-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C24H30F2O6 |
| Also called | Synalar, Fluonid, Flucinar, Flupollon |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2937 22 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 Fluocinolone Acetonide
What is the import duty on Fluocinolone Acetonide in India?
The total import duty on Fluocinolone Acetonide is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2937 22 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Fluocinolone Acetonide?
No anti-dumping duty on Fluocinolone Acetonide was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Fluocinolone Acetonide in India?
Fluocinolone Acetonide falls under tariff item 2937 22 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Fluocinolone Acetonide 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 Fluocinolone Acetonide be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Fluocinolone Acetonide is Free.
Does exporting Fluocinolone Acetonide from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Fluocinolone Acetonide hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Causes skin irritation.
Is Fluocinolone Acetonide 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.