Ketoprofen (CAS 22071-15-4): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Ketoprofen is an oxo monocarboxylic acid that consists of propionic acid substituted by a 3-benzoylphenyl group at position 2. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2918 (estimate)). Drug schedule: H.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 22071-15-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C16H14O3 |
| Also called | 2-(3-Benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid, 2-(3-Benzoylphenyl)propionic acid, Orudis, Capisten |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2918 (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
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
- 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 marketsCHECK
- 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.
- Listed as INACTIVE on the US TSCA Inventory: a Notice of Activity must reach EPA before it is imported into the US.
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: 2918, carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function (carboxylic acid group).
- All lines under heading 2918 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
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Toxic if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- 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 patentsOK
- Generic versions can be sold in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Ketoprofen
What is the import duty on Ketoprofen in India?
The total import duty on Ketoprofen is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2918 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Ketoprofen?
No anti-dumping duty on Ketoprofen was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Ketoprofen in India?
Ketoprofen falls under tariff item 2918 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Ketoprofen restricted or licensed in India?
Prescription drug: drug licence needed. 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 Ketoprofen from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Ketoprofen hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Toxic if swallowed.
Is Ketoprofen regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: inactive on TSCA. 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.