Favipiravir (CAS 259793-96-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Favipiravir is a member of the class of pyrazines that is pyrazine substituted by aminocarbonyl, hydroxy and fluoro groups at positions 2, 3 and 6, respectively. 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 2933 (estimate)).

No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number259793-96-9
FormulaC5H4FN3O2
Also calledavigan, T-705, 5-fluoro-2-oxo-1H-pyrazine-3-carboxamide, 6-fluoro-3-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxamide
Tariff item (HS)2933 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaOK

Allowed, under the normal registration
  • A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2020: Favipiravir bulk and Favipiravir film coated tablet 200mg (and 1 more).
  • Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013

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.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

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 (estimate)
  • 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.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyCHECK

Hazardous: take normal precautions
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • May cause respiratory irritation
  • Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

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Questions about Favipiravir

What is the import duty on Favipiravir in India?

The total import duty on Favipiravir 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 Favipiravir?

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

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

Favipiravir falls under tariff item 2933 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Favipiravir restricted or licensed in India?

Allowed, under the normal registration. A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2020: Favipiravir bulk and Favipiravir film coated tablet 200mg (and 1 more). Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.

Does exporting Favipiravir from India need a licence?

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

Is Favipiravir hazardous?

Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful if swallowed.

Is Favipiravir 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.