1H-Tetrazole (CAS 288-94-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
1H-tetrazole is a tetrazole tautomer where the proton is located on the 1st position. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; storage, transport & PESO. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 288-94-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | CH2N4 |
| Also called | Tetraazacyclopentadiene, 1,2,3,4-tetrazole, NSC 36712, CHEBI:33193 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
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 marketsCHECK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
- Not on the US TSCA Inventory: EPA needs a premanufacture notice before it can be imported, unless it is a pesticide, drug or food additive, which TSCA does not cover.
Import dutyOK
- 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: 2933, heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only (ring containing nitrogen).
- 82 of 88 lines under heading 2933 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.
SafetyCHECK
- Can explode
- Makes fires burn more fiercely
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- (deleted) explosive; mass explosion hazard
- May intensify fire; oxidizer
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOCHECK
- Classified as an explosive: making, possessing, selling, transporting, importing or exporting it needs a PESO licence under the Explosives Act, 1884.
- Ships as UN 0504 (Explosive 1.1D): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about 1H-Tetrazole
What is the import duty on 1H-Tetrazole in India?
The total import duty on 1H-Tetrazole is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 1H-Tetrazole?
No anti-dumping duty on 1H-Tetrazole was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1H-Tetrazole in India?
1H-Tetrazole falls under tariff item 2933 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 1H-Tetrazole 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 1H-Tetrazole from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 1H-Tetrazole hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Can explode. Makes fires burn more fiercely. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing.
Is 1H-Tetrazole regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: new chemical under TSCA. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.