Molnupiravir (CAS 2492423-29-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Molnupiravir is a nucleoside analogue that is N4-hydroxycytidine in which the 5'-hydroxy group is replaced by a (2-methylpropanoyl)oxy group. 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 2934 (estimate)).

No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number2492423-29-5
FormulaC13H19N3O7
Also calledLagevrio, EIDD 2801, Uridine, 4-oxime, 5'-(2-methylpropanoate), Eidd 1931-isopropyl ester
Tariff item (HS)2934 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaOK

Allowed, under the normal registration
  • A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2021: Molnupiravir bulk and Molnupiravir capsules 200mg.
  • Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
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).
  • 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).
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value (estimate)
  • 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: 2934, nucleic acids and other heterocyclic compounds (an ester, classified by its ring containing N and O).
  • All lines under heading 2934 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.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

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Questions about Molnupiravir

What is the import duty on Molnupiravir in India?

The total import duty on Molnupiravir is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2934 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Molnupiravir?

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

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

Molnupiravir falls under tariff item 2934 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Molnupiravir restricted or licensed in India?

Allowed, under the normal registration. A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2021: Molnupiravir bulk and Molnupiravir capsules 200mg. Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.

Does exporting Molnupiravir from India need a licence?

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

Is Molnupiravir hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Can cause long-term health damage. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Is Molnupiravir 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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