Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN) (CAS 2180-92-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
1-butyl-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)piperidine-2-carboxamide is a piperidinecarboxamide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of N-butylpipecolic acid with the amino group of 2,6-dimethylaniline. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 (estimate)). Drug schedule: H.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 2180-92-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C18H28N2O |
| Also called | Bupivacaine [USAN:INN:BAN], 2-Piperidinecarboxamide, 1-butyl-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-, (+-)-, RefChem:1080208, bupivacaine |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| Drug schedule | H |
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).
- 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).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2933, heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only (ring containing nitrogen).
- 82 of 88 lines under heading 2933 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.
SafetyNO DATA
- No classification does not mean it is safe.
- 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.
- 11 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN)
What is the import duty on Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN) in India?
The total import duty on Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN) is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN)?
No anti-dumping duty on Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN) was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN) in India?
Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN) falls under tariff item 2933 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN) 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 Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN) from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN) hazardous?
No hazard classification found. No classification does not mean it is safe. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Bupivacaine (USAN:INN:BAN) 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.