1,2-Dibromoethane (CAS 106-93-4): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
1,2-dibromoethane is a bromoalkane that is ethane carrying bromo substituents at positions 1 and 2. For trade in India: Stop and check: banned in India as a pesticide. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 62 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. EU CMR classification: Carc. 1B.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 106-93-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C2H4Br2 |
| Also called | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE, Ethylene bromide, sym-Dibromoethane, Ethane, 1,2-dibromo- |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2903 62 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 |
| EU CMR classification | Carc. 1B |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaSTOP
- Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O. 682 (E) dated 17th July 2001
- The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2903 62 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
Exporting from IndiaOK
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
- Not approved as a pesticide in the EU: food sent there must carry almost none of it.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2903 62 00: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- On the Rotterdam Convention prior-consent list (Annex III, pesticide): EDB (1,2-dibromoethane).
- Each importing country has said whether it accepts this chemical; an export must follow that decision. Check the country’s import response on pic.int before you ship.
- 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.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
- EU: harmonised classification as a carcinogen category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 602-010-00-6). It may not be sold to the general public in the EU as such or in mixtures above the limit (REACH Annex XVII, entries 28-30), and its use at work must be minimised.
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 2903 62 00: Ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane).
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- Toxic if swallowed
- Toxic in contact with skin
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1605 (Poison Inhalation Hazard): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about 1,2-Dibromoethane
What is the import duty on 1,2-Dibromoethane in India?
The total import duty on 1,2-Dibromoethane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 62 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 1,2-Dibromoethane?
No anti-dumping duty on 1,2-Dibromoethane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1,2-Dibromoethane in India?
1,2-Dibromoethane falls under tariff item 2903 62 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 1,2-Dibromoethane restricted or licensed in India?
Banned in India as a pesticide. Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O. 682 (E) dated 17th July 2001. The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
Can 1,2-Dibromoethane be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 1,2-Dibromoethane is Free.
Does exporting 1,2-Dibromoethane from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 1,2-Dibromoethane hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is 1,2-Dibromoethane regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
Export needs the importing country’s consent. On the Rotterdam Convention prior-consent list (Annex III, pesticide): EDB (1,2-dibromoethane). Each importing country has said whether it accepts this chemical; an export must follow that decision. Check the country’s import response on pic.int before you ship.
Related chemicals
Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.