Prednisone (CAS 53-03-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Prednisone is a synthetic glucocorticoid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant, and affects virtually all of the immune system. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; 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 | 53-03-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C21H26O5 |
| Also called | Dehydrocortisone, Decortin, Deltasone, Meticorten |
| 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
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
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).
- 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.
- 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: 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
- Can cause long-term health damage
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- 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.
- 13 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Prednisone
What is the import duty on Prednisone in India?
The total import duty on Prednisone 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 Prednisone?
No anti-dumping duty on Prednisone was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Prednisone in India?
Prednisone falls under tariff item 2914 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Prednisone 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 Prednisone from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Prednisone hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Can cause long-term health damage. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Is Prednisone 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). 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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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.