Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)-CAS 70987-78-9 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2910 90 00). EU CMR classification: Carc. 1B.
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).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- 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.
- EU: harmonised classification as a carcinogen category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 607-411-00-X). It may not be sold to the general public in the EU as such or in mixtures above the limit (REACH Annex XVII, entries 28-30), and its use at work must be minimised.
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 2910 90 00: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and, other.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2910 90 00, which is HS subheading 2910 90; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetySTOP
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye damage
- Suspected of causing genetic defects
- May cause cancer
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- 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 | 70987-78-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H12O4S |
| Also called | CCRIS 6400, BRN 3592143, Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)-, EC 417-210-7 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2910 90 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| EU CMR classification | Carc. 1B |
Questions about Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)-
What is the import duty on Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)- in India?
The total import duty on Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)- is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2910 90 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)-?
No anti-dumping duty on Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)- was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)- in India?
Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)- falls under tariff item 2910 90 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)- 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 Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)- from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)- hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Oxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, (S)- 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). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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