TrifluridineCAS 70-00-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Trifluridine is a pyrimidine 2'-deoxyribonucleoside compound having 5-trifluoromethyluracil as the nucleobase. 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 2934 99 (subheading)).
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
- A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2021: Tipiracil hydrochloride bulk and FDC of 1) Trifluridine 15mg + Tipiracil 6.14mg and 2)…
- Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
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).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2934 99 90, so its HS subheading is 2934 99.
- India splits subheading 2934 99 into 4 lines: 2934 99 10 (Other › Chloro thiophene-2-carboxylic acid); 2934 99 20 (Other › Morpholine); 2934 99 30 (Other › Buprofezin (ISO)); 2934 99 90 (Other › Other).
- Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2934 99 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Harmful if inhaled
- Suspected of causing cancer
- 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.
- 3 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 70-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H11F3N2O5 |
| Also called | Viroptic, F3DThd, Trifluoromethyldeoxyuridine, Trifluridina |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2934 99 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Trifluridine
What is the import duty on Trifluridine in India?
The total import duty on Trifluridine is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2934 99 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Trifluridine?
No anti-dumping duty on Trifluridine was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Trifluridine in India?
Trifluridine falls under HS subheading 2934 99, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.
Is Trifluridine restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, under the normal registration. A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2021: Tipiracil hydrochloride bulk and FDC of 1) Trifluridine 15mg + Tipiracil 6.14mg and 2)…. Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
Does exporting Trifluridine from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Trifluridine hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Trifluridine 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.