Tadalafil (CAS 171596-29-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Tadalafil is a pyrazinopyridoindole that is 2,3,6,7,12,12a-hexahydropyrazino[1',2':1,6]pyrido[3,4-b]indole-1,4-dione substituted at position 2 by a methyl group and at position 6 by a 1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl group (the 6R,12aR-diastereomer). For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2934 (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 number171596-29-5
FormulaC22H19N3O4
Also calledCialis, Ic351, Tadalafilo, Tadalafil mylan
Tariff item (HS)2934 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
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 27.73% of the import value (estimate)
  • 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: 2934, nucleic acids and other heterocyclic compounds (ring containing N and O).
  • All lines under heading 2934 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.
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
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • Harmful in contact with skin
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • Harmful if inhaled
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Price and suppliersNO DATA

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  • Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Source: RasayanXchange market data

US patentsCHECK

Some US product patents run to 2038-12-24
  • The molecule is free, but some US formulations or uses are still protected.
  • 29 generic companies already sell it in the US.
  • Indian patents are not checked.
Source: FDA Orange Book

Questions about Tadalafil

What is the import duty on Tadalafil in India?

The total import duty on Tadalafil is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2934 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Tadalafil?

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

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

Tadalafil falls under tariff item 2934 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Tadalafil 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 Tadalafil from India need a licence?

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

Is Tadalafil hazardous?

Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin.

Is Tadalafil 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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