AmikacinCAS 37517-28-5 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Amikacin is an amino cyclitol glycoside that is kanamycin A acylated at the N-1 position by a 4-amino-2-hydroxybutyryl group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; safety. Import duty is about 24.49% (tariff item 2941 90 (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).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- 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 ₹24,490 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2941 90 00, so its HS subheading is 2941 90.
- India splits subheading 2941 90 into 11 lines: 2941 90 11 (Rifampicin and its salts › Rifampicin); 2941 90 12 (Rifampicin and its salts › 3 Formyl Rifa S V(Rifa int)); 2941 90 13 (Rifampicin and its salts › Rifa S or Rifa S Sodium (Rifaint)); 2941 90 14 (Rifampicin and its salts › 1-Amino-4-Methyl piperazine (Rifaint)); 2941 90 19 (Rifampicin and its salts › Other); 2941 90 20 (Other › Cephalexin and its salts); and 5 more.
- Basic customs duty 5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 24.49%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2941 90 19, 2941 90 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetySTOP
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye damage
- Harmful if inhaled
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- 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.
- 5 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 37517-28-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C22H43N5O13 |
| Also called | Lukadin, amikacine, Amikacina, Amikacinum |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2941 90 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 24.49% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| Drug schedule | H |
Questions about Amikacin
What is the import duty on Amikacin in India?
The total import duty on Amikacin is about 24.49% of the import value under tariff item 2941 90 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Amikacin?
No anti-dumping duty on Amikacin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Amikacin in India?
Amikacin falls under HS subheading 2941 90, 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 Amikacin 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 Amikacin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Amikacin hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Amikacin 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). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.