1,3-Dioxolane (CAS 646-06-0): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

1,3-dioxolane is a cyclic acetal that is pentane in which the carbon atoms at positions 1 and 3 are replaced by oxygen atoms respectively. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2932 (estimate)).

OK to trade, but watch: safety.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number646-06-0
FormulaC3H6O2
Also calledGlycolformal, 1,3-Dioxacyclopentane, Formal glycol, 1,3-Dioxolan
Tariff item (HS)2932 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

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).
  • 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.
  • EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 605-017-00-2): Flam. Liq. 2. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · EU CLP Regulation Annex VI (harmonised classification) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value (estimate)
  • 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: 2932, heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only (ring containing oxygen).
  • All lines under heading 2932 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.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetySTOP

Very hazardous: strict controls needed
  • Catches fire easily
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Highly flammable liquid and vapor
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • May damage fertility or the unborn child
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Storage, transport & PESOOK

Flammable liquid: store away from heat and sparks
  • Flash point about 2 °C (Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)).
  • 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 1166 (Flammable Liquid): 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

Price and suppliersNO DATA

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Source: RasayanXchange market data

Questions about 1,3-Dioxolane

What is the import duty on 1,3-Dioxolane in India?

The total import duty on 1,3-Dioxolane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2932 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on 1,3-Dioxolane?

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

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

1,3-Dioxolane falls under tariff item 2932 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is 1,3-Dioxolane 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 1,3-Dioxolane from India need a licence?

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

Is 1,3-Dioxolane hazardous?

Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.

Is 1,3-Dioxolane 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.