Sevoflurane (CAS 28523-86-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Sevoflurane is an ether compound having fluoromethyl and 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropyl as the two alkyl groups. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 18.0% (tariff item 2909 (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 number28523-86-6
FormulaC4H3F7O
Also called1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-(fluoromethoxy)propane, Sevofluran, Ultane, Sevorane
Tariff item (HS)2909 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 18.0%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaOK

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.
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 18% of the import value (estimate)
  • About ₹18,000 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: 2909, ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols and peroxides (ether or peroxide group).
  • All lines under heading 2909 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 18%.
  • 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

Hazardous: take normal precautions
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • Suspected of damaging 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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Source: RasayanXchange market data

US patentsOK

US patents have expired
  • Generic versions can be sold in the US.
  • Indian patents are not checked.
Source: FDA Orange Book

Questions about Sevoflurane

What is the import duty on Sevoflurane in India?

The total import duty on Sevoflurane is about 18.0% of the import value under tariff item 2909 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Sevoflurane?

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

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

Sevoflurane falls under tariff item 2909 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Sevoflurane 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 Sevoflurane from India need a licence?

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

Is Sevoflurane hazardous?

Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Causes skin irritation.

Is Sevoflurane 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.