Domperidone (CAS 57808-66-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Domperidone is 1-[3-(Piperidin-1-yl)propyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-one in which the 4-position of the piperidine ring is substituted by a 5-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-on-1-yl group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2922 50 24). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. Drug schedule: H.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 57808-66-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C22H24ClN5O2 |
| Also called | Motilium, Domperidona, Domperidonum, Domperidon |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2922 50 24 |
| 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 |
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.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2922 50 24: 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.)
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 2922 50 24: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- 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: EPA needs a premanufacture notice before it can be imported, unless it is a pesticide, drug or food additive, which TSCA does not cover.
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 2922 50 24: Domperidone.
SafetyCHECK
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
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Questions about Domperidone
What is the import duty on Domperidone in India?
The total import duty on Domperidone is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2922 50 24, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Domperidone?
No anti-dumping duty on Domperidone was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Domperidone in India?
Domperidone falls under tariff item 2922 50 24 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Domperidone 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 Domperidone be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Domperidone is Free.
Does exporting Domperidone from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Domperidone hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Can cause long-term health damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Domperidone regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: new chemical under TSCA. 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.