AmodiaquineCAS 86-42-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Amodiaquine is a quinoline having a chloro group at the 7-position and an aryl amino group at the 4-position. 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 2933 49 00).
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.
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).
- 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 2933 49 00: Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, other.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2933 49 90, which is HS subheading 2933 49; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful if swallowed
- 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 patentsOK
- Generic versions can be sold in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 86-42-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C20H22ClN3O |
| Also called | Amodiaquin, Flavoquine, Camoquin, Camochin |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 49 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Amodiaquine
What is the import duty on Amodiaquine in India?
The total import duty on Amodiaquine is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 49 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Amodiaquine?
No anti-dumping duty on Amodiaquine was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Amodiaquine in India?
Amodiaquine falls under tariff item 2933 49 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Amodiaquine 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.
Does exporting Amodiaquine from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Amodiaquine hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful if swallowed. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Amodiaquine 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.