3-Phenylpropyl acetateCAS 122-72-5 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C11H14O2 · also called Hydrocinnamyl acetate, Benzenepropanol, acetate, Benzenepropanol, 1-acetate, 1-PROPANOL, 3-PHENYL-, ACETATE
No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2915 39 50Rules in IndiaOKNo special Indian ban or licence foundExportOKNo export licence neededSafetyOKNot classified as hazardous

3-phenylpropyl acetate is the acetate ester of 3-phenylpropan-1-ol. 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 2915 39 50). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.

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Rules in IndiaOK

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.
  • Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2915 39 50: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • 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 2915 39 50: Free.

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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.
  • 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 27.73% of the import value
  • 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 2915 39 50: Phenyl propyl acetate.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 02/2026-Customs (Budget 2026) · Finance Act 2026, Fifth Schedule (tariff rates from 1 May 2026) · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyOK

Not classified as hazardous
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Price and suppliersNO DATA

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  • India imported 71 tonnes in 2025-26 under tariff item 29153950, “Phenyl propyl acetate”.
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Key facts

CAS number122-72-5
FormulaC11H14O2
Also calledHydrocinnamyl acetate, Benzenepropanol, acetate, Benzenepropanol, 1-acetate, 1-PROPANOL, 3-PHENYL-, ACETATE
Tariff item (HS)2915 39 50
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about 3-Phenylpropyl acetate

What is the import duty on 3-Phenylpropyl acetate in India?

The total import duty on 3-Phenylpropyl acetate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2915 39 50, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on 3-Phenylpropyl acetate?

No anti-dumping duty on 3-Phenylpropyl acetate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of 3-Phenylpropyl acetate in India?

3-Phenylpropyl acetate falls under tariff item 2915 39 50 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is 3-Phenylpropyl acetate 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-Phenylpropyl acetate be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 3-Phenylpropyl acetate is Free.

Does exporting 3-Phenylpropyl acetate from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is 3-Phenylpropyl acetate hazardous?

Not classified as hazardous. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Is 3-Phenylpropyl acetate 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.

Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.