Furosemide (CAS 54-31-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Furosemide is a chlorobenzoic acid that is 4-chlorobenzoic acid substituted by a (furan-2-ylmethyl)amino and a sulfamoyl group at position 2 and 5 respectively. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2922 50 21). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 54-31-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C12H11ClN2O5S |
| Also called | Frusemide, Lasix, Furanthril, Furosemid |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2922 50 21 |
| 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 |
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.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2922 50 21: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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 21: Free.
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).
- 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 21: Frusemide.
SafetySTOP
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Suspected of causing cancer
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- 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.
US patentsCHECK
- The molecule is free, but some US formulations or uses are still protected.
- 20 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Furosemide
What is the import duty on Furosemide in India?
The total import duty on Furosemide is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2922 50 21, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Furosemide?
No anti-dumping duty on Furosemide was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Furosemide in India?
Furosemide falls under tariff item 2922 50 21 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Furosemide 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.
Can Furosemide be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Furosemide is Free.
Does exporting Furosemide from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Furosemide hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Causes skin irritation.
Is Furosemide 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.
