Ginkgolide BCAS 15291-77-7 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C20H24O10 · also called Ginkgolides, ginkgolide B, Ginkgolide A, 1-hydroxy-, (1beta)-, BN 52021, 5H-Dicyclopenta(b,c)furan-3,5a(6H)-diacetic acid, 6-tert-butyl-3a-carboxyhexahydro-alpha5a,1,2,3,5,8-hexahydroxy-alpha3-methyl-, tri-gamma-lactone
OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2932 20 (subheading)Rules in IndiaOKNo special Indian ban or licence foundExportOKNo export licence neededSafetyCHECKHazardous: take normal precautions

For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2932 20 (subheading)).

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

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Rules in IndiaOK

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.
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 marketsCHECK

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.
  • 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 27.73% of the import value
  • About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2932 20 90, so its HS subheading is 2932 20.
  • India splits subheading 2932 20 into 3 lines: 2932 20 10 (Lactones › Coumarin, methylcoumarins and ethylcoumarins); 2932 20 20 (Lactones › Phenolphthalein); 2932 20 90 (Lactones › Other).
  • Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
  • Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2932 20 90).
  • Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.

SafetyCHECK

Hazardous: take normal precautions
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • May cause respiratory irritation
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

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Key facts

CAS number15291-77-7
FormulaC20H24O10
Also calledGinkgolides, ginkgolide B, Ginkgolide A, 1-hydroxy-, (1beta)-, BN 52021, 5H-Dicyclopenta(b,c)furan-3,5a(6H)-diacetic acid, 6-tert-butyl-3a-carboxyhexahydro-alpha5a,1,2,3,5,8-hexahydroxy-alpha3-methyl-, tri-gamma-lactone
Tariff item (HS)2932 20 (subheading)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about Ginkgolide B

What is the import duty on Ginkgolide B in India?

The total import duty on Ginkgolide B is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2932 20 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Ginkgolide B?

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

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

Ginkgolide B falls under HS subheading 2932 20, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.

Is Ginkgolide B 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 Ginkgolide B from India need a licence?

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

Is Ginkgolide B hazardous?

Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.

Is Ginkgolide B 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.

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