(+-)-TrimeprazineCAS 84-96-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Trimeprazine is a member of phenothiazines. 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 30 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- 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 2934 30 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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 2934 30 00: Free. However, Export of "Deoxy nucleotide triphosphates" will be in Restricted category and permitted under Restricted Export Authorization.
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).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- 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).
- 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 2934 30 00: Compounds containing in the structure a phenothiazine ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated) not further fused.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2934 30 90, which is HS subheading 2934 30; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Toxic if swallowed
- Harmful if swallowed
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye damage
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 202 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 31.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29343000, “Cmpnds cntng a phenothiazine ring-system (w/n hydrgntd ) nt frthr fused”.
- India exported 123 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 19.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29343000, “Cmpnds cntng a phenothiazine ring-system (w/n hydrgntd ) nt frthr fused”.
- 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.
Key facts
| CAS number | 84-96-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C18H22N2S |
| Also called | Alimemazine, Alimezine, dl-Trimeprazine, Repetin |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2934 30 00 |
| 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 |
Questions about (+-)-Trimeprazine
What is the import duty on (+-)-Trimeprazine in India?
The total import duty on (+-)-Trimeprazine is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2934 30 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on (+-)-Trimeprazine?
No anti-dumping duty on (+-)-Trimeprazine was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of (+-)-Trimeprazine in India?
(+-)-Trimeprazine falls under tariff item 2934 30 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is (+-)-Trimeprazine 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.
Can (+-)-Trimeprazine be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, (+-)-Trimeprazine is Free.
Does exporting (+-)-Trimeprazine from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is (+-)-Trimeprazine hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is (+-)-Trimeprazine 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). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
Related chemicals
Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.