2,4-Dinitroaniline (CAS 97-02-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
2,4-dinitroaniline is a nitroaniline consisting of an aniline core having two nitro substituents located at the 2- and 4-positions. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2921 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 97-02-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C6H5N3O4 |
| Also called | Benzenamine, 2,4-dinitro-, 2,4-Dinitrobenzenamine, 2,4-Dinitroanilin, 1-Amino-2,4-dinitrobenzene |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2921 (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 marketsOK
- 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.
- 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 (CLP Annex VI, index 612-040-00-1): Acute Tox. 2, Acute Tox. 1, STOT RE 2, Aquatic Chronic 2. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
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: 2921, amine-function compounds (amino group).
- All lines under heading 2921 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.
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Fatal if swallowed
- Fatal in contact with skin
- Fatal if inhaled
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1596 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about 2,4-Dinitroaniline
What is the import duty on 2,4-Dinitroaniline in India?
The total import duty on 2,4-Dinitroaniline is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2921 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 2,4-Dinitroaniline?
No anti-dumping duty on 2,4-Dinitroaniline was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 2,4-Dinitroaniline in India?
2,4-Dinitroaniline falls under tariff item 2921 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 2,4-Dinitroaniline 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 2,4-Dinitroaniline from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 2,4-Dinitroaniline hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is 2,4-Dinitroaniline 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). 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.