1,12-DodecanediolCAS 5675-51-4 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
1,12-dodecanediol is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol that is dodecane carrying hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 12. 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 2905 39 (subheading)).
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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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).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2905 39 95, so its HS subheading is 2905 39.
- India splits subheading 2905 39 into 3 lines: 2905 39 10 (Other › 1,4/1,3/2,3-butylene glycol); 2905 39 20 (Other › Hexylene glycol); 2905 39 90 (Other › Other).
- 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" (2905 39 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.
Key facts
| CAS number | 5675-51-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C12H26O2 |
| Also called | Dodecamethylene glycol, Dodecane1,12diol, EINECS 227-133-9, NSC 81250 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2905 39 (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 1,12-Dodecanediol
What is the import duty on 1,12-Dodecanediol in India?
The total import duty on 1,12-Dodecanediol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2905 39 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 1,12-Dodecanediol?
No anti-dumping duty on 1,12-Dodecanediol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1,12-Dodecanediol in India?
1,12-Dodecanediol falls under HS subheading 2905 39, 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 1,12-Dodecanediol 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 1,12-Dodecanediol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 1,12-Dodecanediol 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 1,12-Dodecanediol 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.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.