EicosaneCAS 112-95-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Icosane is a straight chain alkane composed of 20 carbon atoms. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 21.24% (tariff item 2901 10 00). 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
- A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2023: 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl dimethyl octadecylammonum chloride , Benzalkonium chloride,…
- Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2901 10 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 2901 10 00: 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 ₹21,240 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 2.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.25% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2901 10 00: saturated.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2901 10 00, which is HS subheading 2901 10; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Can cause long-term health damage
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 1,521,500 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29011000, “Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons”.
- India exported 11,473 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 4.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29011000, “Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons”.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 112-95-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C20H42 |
| Also called | n-Eicosane, Icosane, CHEBI:43619, RefChem:5787 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2901 10 00 |
| Total import duty | about 21.24% |
| 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 Eicosane
What is the import duty on Eicosane in India?
The total import duty on Eicosane is about 21.24% of the import value under tariff item 2901 10 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Eicosane?
No anti-dumping duty on Eicosane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Eicosane in India?
Eicosane falls under tariff item 2901 10 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Eicosane restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, under the normal registration. A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2023: 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl dimethyl octadecylammonum chloride , Benzalkonium chloride,…. Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
Can Eicosane be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Eicosane is Free.
Does exporting Eicosane from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Eicosane hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Can cause long-term health damage. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Eicosane 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.