Ergosterol (CAS 57-87-4): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Ergosterol is a phytosterol consisting of ergostane having double bonds at the 5,6-, 7,8- and 22,23-positions as well as a 3beta-hydroxy group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2906 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 57-87-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C28H44O |
| Also called | Provitamin D2, Ergosterin, (22E)-ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3beta-ol, Ergosta-5,7,22E-trien-3beta-ol |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2906 (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
- 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 marketsCHECK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- 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).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2906, cyclic alcohols and their derivatives (alcohol group).
- All lines under heading 2906 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.
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Fatal if swallowed
- May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
- 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.
Questions about Ergosterol
What is the import duty on Ergosterol in India?
The total import duty on Ergosterol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2906 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Ergosterol?
No anti-dumping duty on Ergosterol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Ergosterol in India?
Ergosterol falls under tariff item 2906 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Ergosterol 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 Ergosterol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Ergosterol hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Fatal if swallowed. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
Is Ergosterol 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). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.