Aspirin (CAS 50-78-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Acetylsalicylic acid is a member of the class of benzoic acids that is salicylic acid in which the hydrogen that is attached to the phenolic hydroxy group has been replaced by an acetoxy group. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2918 22 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 50-78-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C9H8O4 |
| Also called | ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid, 2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic acid, Acylpyrin |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2918 22 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- 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 2918 22 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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 2918 22 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).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2918 22 00: O-Acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2811 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
US patentsCHECK
- The molecule is free, but some US formulations or uses are still protected.
- 15 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Aspirin
What is the import duty on Aspirin in India?
The total import duty on Aspirin is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2918 22 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Aspirin?
No anti-dumping duty on Aspirin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Aspirin in India?
Aspirin falls under tariff item 2918 22 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Aspirin restricted or licensed in India?
No special Indian ban or licence found. 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 Aspirin be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Aspirin is Free.
Does exporting Aspirin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Aspirin hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation.
Is Aspirin 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.