Histamine DihydrochlorideCAS 56-92-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C5H11Cl2N3 · also called peremin, Ceplene, 1H-Imidazole-4-ethanamine, dihydrochloride, histaminum hydrochloricum
No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2933 29 (subheading)Rules in IndiaOKNo special Indian ban or licence foundExportOKNo export licence neededSafetyCHECKDangerous: handle with proper protection

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 29 (subheading)).

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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 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).
  • Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
  • Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
  • Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.

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 2933 29 90, so its HS subheading is 2933 29.
  • India splits subheading 2933 29 into 7 lines: 2933 29 10 (Other › Tinidazole); 2933 29 20 (Other › Metronidazole, metronidiazole benzoate); 2933 29 30 (Other › Mebendazole); 2933 29 40 (Other › Dimetridazole); 2933 29 50 (Other › Albendazole); 2933 29 60 (Other › Imidacloprid (ISO)); and 1 more.
  • 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" (2933 29 90).
  • Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Causes skin irritation
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
  • May cause respiratory irritation
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

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Key facts

CAS number56-92-8
FormulaC5H11Cl2N3
Also calledperemin, Ceplene, 1H-Imidazole-4-ethanamine, dihydrochloride, histaminum hydrochloricum
Tariff item (HS)2933 29 (subheading)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about Histamine Dihydrochloride

What is the import duty on Histamine Dihydrochloride in India?

The total import duty on Histamine Dihydrochloride is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 29 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Histamine Dihydrochloride?

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

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

Histamine Dihydrochloride falls under HS subheading 2933 29, 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 Histamine Dihydrochloride 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 Histamine Dihydrochloride from India need a licence?

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

Is Histamine Dihydrochloride hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Causes skin irritation.

Is Histamine Dihydrochloride 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). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.

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