ZafirlukastCAS 107753-78-6 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Zafirlukast is a carbamate ester, a member of indoles and a N-sulfonylcarboxamide. 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 2935 90 (subheading)).
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.
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).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2935 90 90, so its HS subheading is 2935 90.
- India splits subheading 2935 90 into 10 lines: 2935 90 11 (Sulphamethoxazole, sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide ); 2935 90 12 (Sulphamethoxazole, sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide ); 2935 90 13 (Sulphamethoxazole, sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide ); 2935 90 14 (Sulphamethoxazole, sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide ); 2935 90 15 (Sulphamethoxazole, sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide ); 2935 90 21 (Sulphamethoxypyridarine, sulphamethiazole sulphamoxole, sulphamide › Sulphametho); and 4 more.
- Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2935 90 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line 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.
Key facts
| CAS number | 107753-78-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C31H33N3O6S |
| Also called | Accolate, ICI 204,219, ICI 204219, zafirlukastum |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2935 90 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Zafirlukast
What is the import duty on Zafirlukast in India?
The total import duty on Zafirlukast is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2935 90 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Zafirlukast?
No anti-dumping duty on Zafirlukast was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Zafirlukast in India?
Zafirlukast falls under HS subheading 2935 90, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.
Is Zafirlukast 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 Zafirlukast from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Zafirlukast 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 Zafirlukast 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.