Chicago Sky Blue 6BCAS 2610-05-1 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
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 3204 14 (subheading)).
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.
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.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 3204 14 00, so its HS subheading is 3204 14.
- India splits subheading 3204 14 into 20 lines: 3204 14 11 (Direct yellow (azo) › Yellow 12 (chrysophenine G)); 3204 14 19 (Direct yellow (azo) › Other); 3204 14 21 (Direct red (azo) › Congo red); 3204 14 29 (Direct red (azo) › Other); 3204 14 31 (Direct blue (azo) › Blue 1 (sky blue FF)); 3204 14 39 (Direct blue (azo) › Other); and 14 more.
- Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (3204 14 19, 3204 14 29, 3204 14 39).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyNO DATA
- No classification does not mean it is safe.
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 2610-05-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C34H24N6Na4O16S4 |
| Also called | Direct Blue 1, Chicago Blue 6B, Pontamine sky blue, C.I. Direct Blue 1 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 3204 14 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Chicago Sky Blue 6B
What is the import duty on Chicago Sky Blue 6B in India?
The total import duty on Chicago Sky Blue 6B is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 3204 14 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Chicago Sky Blue 6B?
No anti-dumping duty on Chicago Sky Blue 6B was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Chicago Sky Blue 6B in India?
Chicago Sky Blue 6B falls under HS subheading 3204 14, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.
Is Chicago Sky Blue 6B 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 Chicago Sky Blue 6B from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Chicago Sky Blue 6B hazardous?
No hazard classification found. No classification does not mean it is safe. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Chicago Sky Blue 6B 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.