CefadroxilCAS 50370-12-2 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C16H17N3O5S · also called Cephadroxil, Cefadroxil anhydrous, Cefadroxilo, Cefadroxilum

OK to trade, but watch: rules in India.

Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2942 00 11 Rules in IndiaCHECKPrescription drug: drug licence needed ExportOKNo export licence needed SafetyCHECKDangerous: handle with proper protection

Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin bearing methyl and (2R)-2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido groups at positions 3 and 7, respectively, of the cephem skeleton. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2942 00 11). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. Drug schedule: H.

Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Rules in IndiaCHECK

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.
Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2942 00 11: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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.)

Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy · Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945, Schedules H, H1 and X

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed

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 2942 00 11: Free.

Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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.
Not on the US TSCA Inventory, which does not cover medicines or pesticides; those are regulated by the FDA and EPA (FIFRA).

Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value

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 2942 00 11: Cefadroxil and its salts.

Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 02/2026-Customs (Budget 2026) · Finance Act 2026, Fifth Schedule (tariff rates from 1 May 2026) · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection

Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
Can cause long-term health damage
Causes skin irritation
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause respiratory irritation
Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Source: PubChem GHS classification

Price and suppliersNO DATA

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India imported 22 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 10.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29420011, “Cefadroxil”.
India exported 146 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 30.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29420011, “Cefadroxil”.
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Source: RasayanXchange market data · Export Import Data Bank, Department of Commerce (DGCI&S)

Key facts

CAS number	50370-12-2
Formula	C16H17N3O5S
Also called	Cephadroxil, Cefadroxil anhydrous, Cefadroxilo, Cefadroxilum
Tariff item (HS)	2942 00 11
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
Drug schedule	H

Questions about Cefadroxil

What is the import duty on Cefadroxil in India?

The total import duty on Cefadroxil is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2942 00 11, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Cefadroxil?

No anti-dumping duty on Cefadroxil was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Cefadroxil in India?

Cefadroxil falls under tariff item 2942 00 11 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Cefadroxil 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.

Can Cefadroxil be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Cefadroxil is Free.

Does exporting Cefadroxil from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is Cefadroxil hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Causes skin irritation.

Is Cefadroxil 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.

Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.