IrinotecanCAS 97682-44-5 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Irinotecan is a member of the class of pyranoindolizinoquinolines that is the carbamate ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of [1,4'-bipiperidine]-1'-carboxylic acid with the phenolic hydroxy group of… For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 18.0% (tariff item 2939 79 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.
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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 2939 79 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 2939 79 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 ₹18,000 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 0%, social welfare surcharge 0% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2939 79 00: Other, of vegetal origin, other.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2939 79 90, which is HS subheading 2939 79; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
- Includes a reduced basic customs duty from notification 45/2025 (S. No. 102, as amended up to 34/2026-Customs).
- A lower rate may apply under certain conditions; ask your customs broker.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye damage
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 18 tonnes in 2025-26 under tariff item 29397900, “Others-of-others-of-alklds natrl/rprdcd by synthsis and thr slts ethrs estrs and othr drvtvs”.
- India exported 1,950 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 36.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29397900, “Others-of-others-of-alklds natrl/rprdcd by synthsis and thr slts ethrs estrs and othr drvtvs”.
- 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 | 97682-44-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C33H38N4O6 |
| Also called | (+)-Irinotecan, Irinophore C, Irinotecanum, Biotecan |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2939 79 00 |
| Total import duty | about 18.0% |
| 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 Irinotecan
What is the import duty on Irinotecan in India?
The total import duty on Irinotecan is about 18.0% of the import value under tariff item 2939 79 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Irinotecan?
No anti-dumping duty on Irinotecan was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Irinotecan in India?
Irinotecan falls under tariff item 2939 79 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Irinotecan 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 Irinotecan be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Irinotecan is Free.
Does exporting Irinotecan from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Irinotecan hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Irinotecan 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.