Kanamycin A SulfateCAS 25389-94-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C18H38N4O15S · also called Kanamycin A sulphate, Kanaplex, EINECS 223-347-1, (2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(aminomethyl)-6-[(1R,2R,3S,4R,6S)-4,6-diamino-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol;sulfuric acid
OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2941 90 (subheading)Rules in IndiaOKNo special Indian ban or licence foundExportOKNo export licence neededSafetySTOPVery hazardous: strict controls needed

Kanamycin A sulfate is an aminoglycoside sulfate salt. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2941 90 (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 2941 90 00, so its HS subheading is 2941 90.
  • India splits subheading 2941 90 into 11 lines: 2941 90 11 (Rifampicin and its salts › Rifampicin); 2941 90 12 (Rifampicin and its salts › 3 Formyl Rifa S V(Rifa int)); 2941 90 13 (Rifampicin and its salts › Rifa S or Rifa S Sodium (Rifaint)); 2941 90 14 (Rifampicin and its salts › 1-Amino-4-Methyl piperazine (Rifaint)); 2941 90 19 (Rifampicin and its salts › Other); 2941 90 20 (Other › Cephalexin and its salts); and 5 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" (2941 90 19, 2941 90 90).
  • Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.

SafetySTOP

Very hazardous: strict controls needed
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Harmful to fish and water life
  • May damage fertility or the unborn child
  • Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • Very toxic to aquatic life
  • Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

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Key facts

CAS number25389-94-0
FormulaC18H38N4O15S
Also calledKanamycin A sulphate, Kanaplex, EINECS 223-347-1, (2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(aminomethyl)-6-[(1R,2R,3S,4R,6S)-4,6-diamino-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol;sulfuric acid
Tariff item (HS)2941 90 (subheading)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about Kanamycin A Sulfate

What is the import duty on Kanamycin A Sulfate in India?

The total import duty on Kanamycin A Sulfate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2941 90 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Kanamycin A Sulfate?

No anti-dumping duty on Kanamycin A Sulfate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Kanamycin A Sulfate in India?

Kanamycin A Sulfate falls under HS subheading 2941 90, 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 Kanamycin A Sulfate 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 Kanamycin A Sulfate from India need a licence?

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

Is Kanamycin A Sulfate hazardous?

Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life. May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Is Kanamycin A Sulfate 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.