9-Cis-Retinoic AcidCAS 5300-03-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
9-cis-retinoic acid is a retinoic acid in which the exocyclic double bonds have 7E,9Z,11E,13E geometry. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2936 21 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. Drug schedule: H.
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- 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 2936 21 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- A Schedule H prescription drug: medicines containing it are sold only on prescription, and making or selling it needs a drug licence. (Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945; salts and preparations are covered too.)
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 2936 21 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 2936 21 00: Vitamin A and their derivatives.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2936 21 00, which is HS subheading 2936 21; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetySTOP
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 340 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 22.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29362100, “Vitamins a and their derivatives”.
- India exported 326 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 6.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29362100, “Vitamins a and their derivatives”.
- 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 | 5300-03-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C20H28O2 |
| Also called | Alitretinoin, Panretin, Panrexin, 9-cis-Tretinoin |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2936 21 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 |
| Drug schedule | H |
Questions about 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid
What is the import duty on 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid in India?
The total import duty on 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2936 21 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid?
No anti-dumping duty on 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid in India?
9-Cis-Retinoic Acid falls under tariff item 2936 21 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid restricted or licensed in India?
Prescription drug: drug licence needed. 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 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid is Free.
Does exporting 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Causes skin irritation.
Is 9-Cis-Retinoic Acid 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.