Amyl propionateCAS 624-54-4 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Pentyl propanoate is a propanoate ester of pentan-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 50 00). 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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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.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2915 50 00: 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 2915 50 00: 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.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 607-131-00-8): Flam. Liq. 3. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
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 2915 50 00: Propionic acid, its salts and esters.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2915 50 00, which is HS subheading 2915 50; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Flammable liquid and vapor
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Flash point about 41.1 °C (CAMEO Chemicals).
- It is not a hydrocarbon, so the Petroleum Rules do not class it; storage still follows the state fire service’s rules and the factory licence.
- Ships as UN 3272 (Flammable Liquid): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 31,891 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 17.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29155000, “Propionic acid its salts and esters”.
- India exported 4,125 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 27.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29155000, “Propionic acid its salts and esters”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 624-54-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C8H16O2 |
| Also called | Pentyl propanoate, AMYL PROPIONATE, n-Pentyl propionate, Amyl propanoate |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2915 50 00 |
| 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 Amyl propionate
What is the import duty on Amyl propionate in India?
The total import duty on Amyl propionate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2915 50 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Amyl propionate?
No anti-dumping duty on Amyl propionate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Amyl propionate in India?
Amyl propionate falls under tariff item 2915 50 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Amyl propionate 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 Amyl propionate be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Amyl propionate is Free.
Does exporting Amyl propionate from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Amyl propionate hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Catches fire easily. Flammable liquid and vapor. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Amyl propionate 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.