(4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acidCAS 104-03-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
(4-nitrophenyl)acetic acid is a member of the class of phenylacetic acids that is phenylacetic acid in which the phenyl grup is substituted at the para- position by a nitro group. 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 2916 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 2916 39 90, so its HS subheading is 2916 39.
- India splits subheading 2916 39 into 7 lines: 2916 39 10 (Other › Cinnamic acid); 2916 39 20 (Other › Bismuth compounds of aromatic monoacids); 2916 39 30 (Other › Potassium compounds of aromatic monoacids); 2916 39 40 (Other › Sodium compounds of aromatic monoacids); 2916 39 50 (Other › Esters of aromatic monoacids not elsewhere); 2916 39 60 (Other › Dichlorophenyl acetyl chloride specified); and 1 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" (2916 39 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 104-03-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C8H7NO4 |
| Also called | p-nitrophenylacetic acid, 2-(4-NITROPHENYL)ACETIC ACID, (4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid, 4-Nitrobenzeneacetic acid |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2916 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 (4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid
What is the import duty on (4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid in India?
The total import duty on (4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2916 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 (4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid?
No anti-dumping duty on (4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of (4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid in India?
(4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid falls under HS subheading 2916 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 (4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid 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 (4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is (4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Is (4-Nitrophenyl)acetic acid 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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