PlumbaginCAS 481-42-5 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Plumbagin is a hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone that is 1,4-naphthoquinone in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 5 are substituted by methyl and hydroxy groups, respectively. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2914 69 (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 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).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2914 69 80, so its HS subheading is 2914 69.
- India splits subheading 2914 69 into 3 lines: 2914 69 10 (Other › 1,4- dihydroxy anthraquinone (quinizarin)); 2914 69 20 (Other › Methyl anthraquinone); 2914 69 90 (Other › Other).
- 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" (2914 69 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Toxic if swallowed
- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Causes serious eye damage
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 481-42-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C11H8O3 |
| Also called | 5-hydroxy-2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione, Plumbagine, 5-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-Methyljuglone |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2914 69 (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 Plumbagin
What is the import duty on Plumbagin in India?
The total import duty on Plumbagin is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2914 69 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Plumbagin?
No anti-dumping duty on Plumbagin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Plumbagin in India?
Plumbagin falls under HS subheading 2914 69, 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 Plumbagin 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 Plumbagin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Plumbagin hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Toxic if swallowed.
Is Plumbagin 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.