Vorinostat (CAS 149647-78-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Vorinostat is a dicarboxylic acid diamide comprising suberic (octanedioic) acid coupled to aniline and hydroxylamine. For trade in India: Stop and check: protected in the US until 2027-03-11. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2928 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 149647-78-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C14H20N2O3 |
| Also called | SAHA, suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid, Zolinza, N-hydroxy-N'-phenyloctanediamide |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2928 (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
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
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: 2928, organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine (hydrazine or hydroxylamine derivative).
- All lines under heading 2928 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.
SafetySTOP
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- Suspected of causing genetic defects
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- May damage fertility; may damage the unborn child
- Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- 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 patentsSTOP
- The molecule itself is under US patent or exclusivity.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Vorinostat
What is the import duty on Vorinostat in India?
The total import duty on Vorinostat is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2928 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Vorinostat?
No anti-dumping duty on Vorinostat was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Vorinostat in India?
Vorinostat falls under tariff item 2928 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Vorinostat 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 Vorinostat from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Vorinostat hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Vorinostat 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.