BedaquilineCAS 843663-66-1 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Bedaquiline is a quinoline-based antimycobacterial drug used (as its fumarate salt) for the treatment of pulmonary multi-drug resistant tuberculosis by inhibition of ATP synthase, an enzyme essential for the replication of the mycobacteria. For trade in India: Stop and check: protected in the US until 2029-03-19. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 49 00).
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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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.
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 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 2933 49 00: Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, other.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2933 49 90, which is HS subheading 2933 49; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Toxic if swallowed
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- 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.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
US patentsSTOP
- The molecule itself is under US patent or exclusivity.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 843663-66-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C32H31BrN2O2 |
| Also called | bedaquilina, TMC 207, bedaquilinum, R 207910 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 49 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Bedaquiline
What is the import duty on Bedaquiline in India?
The total import duty on Bedaquiline is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 49 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Bedaquiline?
No anti-dumping duty on Bedaquiline was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Bedaquiline in India?
Bedaquiline falls under tariff item 2933 49 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Bedaquiline 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.
Does exporting Bedaquiline from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Bedaquiline hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Bedaquiline 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.