1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropaneCAS 930-37-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C4H8O2 · also called Methyl glycidyl ether, Oxirane, (methoxymethyl)-, Glycidol methyl ether, (Methoxymethyl)oxirane
No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2910 90 00Rules in IndiaOKNo special Indian ban or licence foundExportOKNo export licence neededSafetyCHECKDangerous: handle with proper protection

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 2910 90 00).

Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Rules in IndiaOK

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.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
  • The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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.
  • Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • 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 2910 90 00: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and, other.
  • No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2910 90 00, which is HS subheading 2910 90; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Catches fire easily
  • Poisonous, even in small amounts
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Highly flammable liquid and vapor
  • Flammable liquid and vapor
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • Toxic in contact with skin
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Storage, transport & PESOOK

Flammable liquid: store away from heat and sparks
  • Flash point about 20.8 °C (CAMEO Chemicals).
  • It is not a hydrocarbon, so the Petroleum Rules do not class it; storage still follows the state fire service’s rules and the factory licence.
  • Ships as UN 1992 (Flammable Liquid Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Source: UN numbers (CAMEO Chemicals, via PubChem) · PubChem flash point annotations

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Key facts

CAS number930-37-0
FormulaC4H8O2
Also calledMethyl glycidyl ether, Oxirane, (methoxymethyl)-, Glycidol methyl ether, (Methoxymethyl)oxirane
Tariff item (HS)2910 90 00
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about 1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane

What is the import duty on 1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane in India?

The total import duty on 1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2910 90 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-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane?

No anti-dumping duty on 1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane in India?

1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane falls under tariff item 2910 90 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is 1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane 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 1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is 1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing.

Is 1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane 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.

Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.