Acetone (CAS 67-64-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Acetone is a methyl ketone that consists of propane bearing an oxo group at C2. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2914 11 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 67-64-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C3H6O |
| Also called | 2-propanone, propanone, propan-2-one, Dimethyl ketone |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2914 11 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 |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Internationally monitored drug precursor (UN 1988 Convention, Table II). India does not license it, but some importing countries ask for end-use papers, and unusual bulk orders may be reported.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2914 11 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- A BIS Quality Control Order covers acetone (latest notice 21 Jul 2023): making, importing or selling it needs the BIS mark while the order is in force. Confirm the current status on chemicals.gov.in.
- On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
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 2914 11 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.
- A US DEA List II chemical (drug precursor): imports above the DEA threshold quantity need an import declaration.
- 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 606-001-00-8): Flam. Liq. 2, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT SE 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 2914 11 00: Acetone.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Highly flammable liquid and vapor
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Flash point about -17.8 °C (Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)).
- 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 1090 (Flammable Liquid): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersOK
- Latest Indian market rate ₹157/kg on 2026-10-31 (down 10.1% in 7 days).
- 1 supplier on RasayanXchange (Gujarat).
Questions about Acetone
What is the import duty on Acetone in India?
The total import duty on Acetone is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2914 11 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Acetone?
No anti-dumping duty on Acetone was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Acetone in India?
Acetone falls under tariff item 2914 11 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Acetone restricted or licensed in India?
BIS mark needed (Quality Control Order). Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Internationally monitored drug precursor (UN 1988 Convention, Table II). India does not license it, but some importing countries ask for end-use papers, and unusual bulk orders may be reported.
Can Acetone be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Acetone is Free.
Does exporting Acetone from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Acetone hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Is Acetone 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.