3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acidCAS 98-37-3 · 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 2922 29 21). 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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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 2922 29 21: 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 2922 29 21: 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 ₹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 2922 29 21: 2-amino-1-phenol-4-sulphonic acid.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2585 (Corrosive): 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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Key facts
| CAS number | 98-37-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C6H7NO4S |
| Also called | 2-AMINOPHENOL-4-SULFONIC ACID, 4-Hydroxymetanilic acid, 2-Amino-1-phenol-4-sulfonic acid, 2-Amino-4-sulfophenol |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2922 29 21 |
| 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 |
Questions about 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid
What is the import duty on 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid in India?
The total import duty on 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2922 29 21, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid?
No anti-dumping duty on 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid in India?
3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid falls under tariff item 2922 29 21 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid 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 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid is Free.
Does exporting 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Is 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid 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.