Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl EtherCAS 111-77-3 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol is a hydroxypolyether that is the monomethyl ether derivative of diethylene glycol. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2909 44 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. EU CMR classification: Repr. 1B.
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 2909 44 00: 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 2909 44 00: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- Restricted under EU REACH Annex XVII: some uses, products or concentrations are banned in the EU; check the restriction entry for your product.
- 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 reproductive toxicant category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 603-107-00-6). 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 2909 44 00: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2909 44 00, which is HS subheading 2909 44; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2810 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 10,230 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 144.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29094400, “Other monoalkyl ethrs of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol”.
- India exported 2,611 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 36.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29094400, “Other monoalkyl ethrs of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 111-77-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C5H12O3 |
| Also called | DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER, Methyl carbitol, Methoxydiglycol, Methyl digol |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2909 44 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 | Repr. 1B |
Questions about Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
What is the import duty on Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether in India?
The total import duty on Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2909 44 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether?
No anti-dumping duty on Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether in India?
Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether falls under tariff item 2909 44 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether 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 Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is Free.
Does exporting Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful in contact with skin.
Is Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
EU: restricted uses. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). Restricted under EU REACH Annex XVII: some uses, products or concentrations are banned in the EU; check the restriction entry for your product.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.