AbacavirCAS 136470-78-5 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Abacavir is a 2,6-diaminopurine that is (1S)-cyclopent-2-en-1-ylmethanol in which the pro-R hydrogen at the 4-position is substituted by a 2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; import duty. Import duty is about 30.98% (tariff item 2933 59 (subheading)). 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.
- 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.
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 dutyCHECK
- About ₹30,980 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF). Some lines under this subheading pay a different rate.
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2933 59 95, so its HS subheading is 2933 59.
- India splits subheading 2933 59 into 6 lines: 2933 59 10 (Other › Aminophylline (cordophylin)); 2933 59 20 (Other › Trimethoprim); 2933 59 30 (Other › Diethyl carbamazine citrate); 2933 59 40 (Other › 1-Amino-4-Methyl piperazine); 2933 59 50 (Other › Bispyribac-sodium (ISO)), duty 7.5%; 2933 59 90 (Other › Other).
- Basic customs duty 10% on 5 of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 30.98%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2933 59 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
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Suspected of causing genetic defects
- 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.
- 7 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 136470-78-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C14H18N6O |
| Also called | (1S,4R)-4-[2-Amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-2-cyclopentene-1-methanol, ((1S,4R)-4-(2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl)cyclopent-2-en-1-yl)methanol, Avacavir, CHEBI:421707 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 59 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 30.98% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| Drug schedule | H |
Questions about Abacavir
What is the import duty on Abacavir in India?
The total import duty on Abacavir is about 30.98% of the import value under tariff item 2933 59 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Abacavir?
No anti-dumping duty on Abacavir was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Abacavir in India?
Abacavir falls under HS subheading 2933 59, 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 Abacavir 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.
Does exporting Abacavir from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Abacavir hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Abacavir 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.