Carbetocin (CAS 37025-55-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Carbetocin is oxytocin in which the hydrogen on the phenolic hydroxy group is substituted by methyl, the amino group on the cysteine residue is substituted by hydrogen, and the sulfur of the cysteine residue is replaced by a methylene 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 2934 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 37025-55-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C45H69N11O12S |
| Also called | Pabal, Carbetocino, Carbetocinum, Duratocin |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2934 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2020: Carbetocin bulk and Carbetocin injection 100 mcg/ml.
- Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
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: 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
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Carbetocin
What is the import duty on Carbetocin in India?
The total import duty on Carbetocin 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 Carbetocin?
No anti-dumping duty on Carbetocin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Carbetocin in India?
Carbetocin falls under tariff item 2934 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Carbetocin restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, under the normal registration. A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2020: Carbetocin bulk and Carbetocin injection 100 mcg/ml. Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
Does exporting Carbetocin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Carbetocin hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Is Carbetocin 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.