Pyrazinamide (CAS 98-96-4): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Pyrazinecarboxamide is a monocarboxylic acid amide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of pyrazinoic acid (pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid) with ammonia. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2924 29 60). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. Drug schedule: H1.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 98-96-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C5H5N3O |
| Also called | pyrazinecarboxamide, pyrazine-2-carboxamide, Aldinamide, Zinamide |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2924 29 60 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| Drug schedule | H1 |
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.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2924 29 60: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- A Schedule H1 prescription drug: sold only on prescription, and the pharmacist must record each sale (prescriber, patient, quantity) and keep the register for three years. (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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2924 29 60: Free.
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).
- Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2924 29 60: Pyrazinamide (pyrazine carboxamide).
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Fatal in contact with skin
- Causes skin irritation
- Fatal if inhaled
- 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 Pyrazinamide
What is the import duty on Pyrazinamide in India?
The total import duty on Pyrazinamide is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2924 29 60, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Pyrazinamide?
No anti-dumping duty on Pyrazinamide was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Pyrazinamide in India?
Pyrazinamide falls under tariff item 2924 29 60 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Pyrazinamide 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.
Can Pyrazinamide be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Pyrazinamide is Free.
Does exporting Pyrazinamide from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Pyrazinamide hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Fatal in contact with skin.
Is Pyrazinamide 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.