AmoxicillinCAS 26787-78-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Amoxicillin is a penicillin in which the substituent at position 6 of the penam ring is a 2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2941 10 (subheading)). DGFT policy: import Restricted, export not listed.
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 under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2941 10 30 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions (policy condition 08 of chapter 29). (a) However, import of Amoxicillin Trihydrate having CIF value less than INR 2,733/ per Kilogram is ‘
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 ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2941 10 00, so its HS subheading is 2941 10.
- India splits subheading 2941 10 into 6 lines: 2941 10 10 (Penicillins and their derivative with a penicillanic acid structure; salts there); 2941 10 20 (Penicillins and their derivative with a penicillanic acid structure; salts there); 2941 10 30 (Penicillins and their derivative with a penicillanic acid structure; salts there); 2941 10 40 (Penicillins and their derivative with a penicillanic acid structure; salts there); 2941 10 50 (Penicillins and their derivative with a penicillanic acid structure; salts there); 2941 10 90 (Penicillins and their derivative with a penicillanic acid structure; salts there).
- Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2941 10 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
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- 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.
- 12 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 26787-78-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C16H19N3O5S |
| Also called | Amoxycillin, Amoxicillin anhydrous, Amoxicilline, Amopenixin |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2941 10 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Restricted |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Amoxicillin
What is the import duty on Amoxicillin in India?
The total import duty on Amoxicillin is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2941 10 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Amoxicillin?
No anti-dumping duty on Amoxicillin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Amoxicillin in India?
Amoxicillin falls under HS subheading 2941 10, 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 Amoxicillin restricted or licensed in India?
Import restricted (DGFT policy). 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 Amoxicillin be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Amoxicillin is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
Does exporting Amoxicillin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Amoxicillin hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Is Amoxicillin 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.