Norethindrone (CAS 68-22-4): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Norethisterone is a 17beta-hydroxy steroid that is testosterone in which the hydrogen at position 17 is replaced by an ethynyl group and in which the methyl group attached to position 10 is replaced by hydrogen. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2914 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 68-22-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C20H26O2 |
| Also called | Norethisterone, Micronor, Norethisteron, Norlutin |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2914 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2025: FDC of Relugolix, Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate Tablets (40 mg+ 1 mg+ 0.5mg).
- Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
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).
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: 2914, ketones and quinones (ketone group).
- All lines under heading 2914 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.
SafetySTOP
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Harmful if inhaled
- Suspected of causing cancer
- May damage 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.
- 22 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Norethindrone
What is the import duty on Norethindrone in India?
The total import duty on Norethindrone is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2914 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Norethindrone?
No anti-dumping duty on Norethindrone was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Norethindrone in India?
Norethindrone falls under tariff item 2914 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Norethindrone restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, under the normal registration. A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2025: FDC of Relugolix, Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate Tablets (40 mg+ 1 mg+ 0.5mg). Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
Does exporting Norethindrone from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Norethindrone hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful in contact with skin.
Is Norethindrone 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.