Hydroxyurea (CAS 127-07-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Hydroxyurea is a member of the class of ureas that is urea in which one of the hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 127-07-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | CH4N2O2 |
| Also called | Hydroxycarbamide, N-Hydroxyurea, Hydrea, Oxyurea |
| 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 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 dutyNO DATA
- We could not match this name to a line in the Indian customs tariff.
- Ask your customs broker for the HS code; the duty depends on it.
SafetySTOP
- Can cause long-term health damage
- May cause genetic defects
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2811 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
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.
- 3 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Hydroxyurea
What is the import duty on Hydroxyurea in India?
The total import duty on Hydroxyurea is tariff line not found automatically, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Hydroxyurea?
No anti-dumping duty on Hydroxyurea was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
Is Hydroxyurea 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 Hydroxyurea from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Hydroxyurea hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Can cause long-term health damage. May cause genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Is Hydroxyurea 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.