3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanolCAS 106-21-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
(R)-Dihydrocitronellol is an aliphatic alcohol. 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 16 10). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
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.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2905 16 10: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2905 16 10: Free.
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.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
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 2905 16 10: Dimethyl octanol.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 45 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 29.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29051610, “Dimethyl octanol”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 106-21-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H22O |
| Also called | 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol, Tetrahydrogeraniol, Dihydrocitronellol, Geraniol tetrahydride |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2905 16 10 |
| 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 |
Questions about 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol
What is the import duty on 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol in India?
The total import duty on 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2905 16 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol?
No anti-dumping duty on 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol in India?
3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol falls under tariff item 2905 16 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol 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.
Can 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol is Free.
Does exporting 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. Causes skin irritation.
Is 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol 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.