Ibuprofen, (+-)- (CAS 58560-75-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Ibuprofen is a monocarboxylic acid that is propionic acid in which one of the hydrogens at position 2 is substituted by a 4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2916 (estimate)). Drug schedule: H.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 58560-75-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C13H18O2 |
| Also called | RefChem:6648, ibuprofen, 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid, Brufen |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2916 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| Drug schedule | H |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2023: Ibuprofen Sodium Dihydrate Bulk Drug, Ibuprofen Sodium Dihydrate 256/512mg Tablet.
- Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
- A Schedule H prescription drug: medicines containing it are sold only on prescription, and making or selling it needs a drug licence. (Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945; salts and preparations are covered too.)
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).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- Not on the US TSCA Inventory, which does not cover medicines or pesticides; those are regulated by the FDA and EPA (FIFRA).
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 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: 2916, unsaturated acyclic and cyclic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives (carboxylic acid group).
- All lines under heading 2916 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.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Suspected of damaging 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.
- 42 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Ibuprofen, (+-)-
What is the import duty on Ibuprofen, (+-)- in India?
The total import duty on Ibuprofen, (+-)- is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2916 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Ibuprofen, (+-)-?
No anti-dumping duty on Ibuprofen, (+-)- was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Ibuprofen, (+-)- in India?
Ibuprofen, (+-)- falls under tariff item 2916 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Ibuprofen, (+-)- restricted or licensed in India?
Prescription drug: drug licence needed. A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2023: Ibuprofen Sodium Dihydrate Bulk Drug, Ibuprofen Sodium Dihydrate 256/512mg Tablet. Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
Does exporting Ibuprofen, (+-)- from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Ibuprofen, (+-)- hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Ibuprofen, (+-)- 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.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.