(R)-ThalidomideCAS 2614-06-4 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C13H10N2O4 · also called (+)-Thalidomide, D-Thalidomide, R-(+)-Thalidomide, Thalidomide, (R)-
OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; safety.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2925 19 00Rules in IndiaCHECKPrescription drug: drug licence neededExportOKNo export licence neededSafetySTOPVery hazardous: strict controls needed

(R)-thalidomide is a 2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione that has R-configuration at the chiral centre. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2925 19 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. Drug schedule: H.

Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Rules in IndiaCHECK

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.
  • Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2925 19 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
  • 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.)
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy · Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945, Schedules H, H1 and X

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.
  • Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2925 19 00: Free.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

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
  • 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 2925 19 00: Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, other.
  • No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2925 19 95, which is HS subheading 2925 19; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 02/2026-Customs (Budget 2026) · Finance Act 2026, Fifth Schedule (tariff rates from 1 May 2026) · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · EU customs inventory of chemicals (ECICS), European Commission

SafetySTOP

Very hazardous: strict controls needed
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • May damage fertility or the unborn child
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Price and suppliersNO DATA

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  • India imported 1,063 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 47.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29251900, “Othr imides and thr drvtvs slts thereof”.
  • India exported 6,384 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 6.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29251900, “Othr imides and thr drvtvs slts thereof”.
  • Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Source: RasayanXchange market data · Export Import Data Bank, Department of Commerce (DGCI&S)

Key facts

CAS number2614-06-4
FormulaC13H10N2O4
Also called(+)-Thalidomide, D-Thalidomide, R-(+)-Thalidomide, Thalidomide, (R)-
Tariff item (HS)2925 19 00
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed
Drug scheduleH

Questions about (R)-Thalidomide

What is the import duty on (R)-Thalidomide in India?

The total import duty on (R)-Thalidomide is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2925 19 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on (R)-Thalidomide?

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

What is the HS code (tariff item) of (R)-Thalidomide in India?

(R)-Thalidomide falls under tariff item 2925 19 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is (R)-Thalidomide 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 (R)-Thalidomide be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, (R)-Thalidomide is Free.

Does exporting (R)-Thalidomide from India need a licence?

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

Is (R)-Thalidomide hazardous?

Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful if swallowed.

Is (R)-Thalidomide 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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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.