Tetracycline (CAS 60-54-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum polyketide antibiotic produced by the Streptomyces genus of actinobacteria. 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 2924 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 60-54-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C22H24N2O8 |
| Also called | Deschlorobiomycin, Tsiklomitsin, Abramycin, Ambramycin |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2924 (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
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
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 marketsOK
- 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).
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: 2924, carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid (amide group).
- All lines under heading 2924 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.
SafetyNO DATA
- No classification does not mean it is safe.
- 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 Tetracycline
What is the import duty on Tetracycline in India?
The total import duty on Tetracycline is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2924 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Tetracycline?
No anti-dumping duty on Tetracycline was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Tetracycline in India?
Tetracycline falls under tariff item 2924 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Tetracycline restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, under the normal registration. Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
Does exporting Tetracycline from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Tetracycline hazardous?
No hazard classification found. No classification does not mean it is safe. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Tetracycline 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.