Amoxicillin Trihydrate (CAS 61336-70-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Amoxicillin trihydrate is a hydrate that is the trihydrate form of amoxicillin; a semisynthetic antibiotic, used either alone or in combination with potassium clavulanate (under the trade name Augmentin) for treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2934 (estimate)). DGFT policy: import Restricted, export not listed.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 61336-70-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C16H25N3O8S |
| Also called | Amoxipen, Moxaline, Zimox, Amoxicillin hydrate |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2934 (estimate) |
| 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 |
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 marketsCHECK
- 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: EPA needs a premanufacture notice before it can be imported, unless it is a pesticide, drug or food additive, which TSCA does not cover.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2934, nucleic acids and other heterocyclic compounds (ring containing N and S).
- All lines under heading 2934 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
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Questions about Amoxicillin Trihydrate
What is the import duty on Amoxicillin Trihydrate in India?
The total import duty on Amoxicillin Trihydrate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2934 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Amoxicillin Trihydrate?
No anti-dumping duty on Amoxicillin Trihydrate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Amoxicillin Trihydrate in India?
Amoxicillin Trihydrate falls under tariff item 2934 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Amoxicillin Trihydrate 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 Trihydrate be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Amoxicillin Trihydrate is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
Does exporting Amoxicillin Trihydrate from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Amoxicillin Trihydrate hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Amoxicillin Trihydrate regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: new chemical under TSCA. 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.