Acrylic Acid (CAS 79-10-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Acrylic acid is a alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid that is ethene substituted by a carboxy group. 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 2916 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 | 79-10-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C3H4O2 |
| Also called | 2-Propenoic acid, prop-2-enoic acid, Propenoic acid, Vinylformic acid |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2916 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 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 2916 11 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 2916 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.
- 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 607-061-00-8): Flam. Liq. 3, Acute Tox. 4, Skin Corr. 1A, Aquatic Acute 1. 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 2916 11 00: Acrylic acid and its salts.
- A lower rate may apply under certain conditions; ask your customs broker.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Flammable liquid and vapor
- Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Flash point about 49.4 °C (The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)).
- 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 2218 (Corrosive 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 ₹148/kg on 2026-10-23.
Questions about Acrylic Acid
What is the import duty on Acrylic Acid in India?
The total import duty on Acrylic Acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2916 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 Acrylic Acid?
No anti-dumping duty on Acrylic Acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Acrylic Acid in India?
Acrylic Acid falls under tariff item 2916 11 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Acrylic Acid 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 Acrylic Acid be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Acrylic Acid is Free.
Does exporting Acrylic Acid from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Acrylic Acid hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing.
Is Acrylic Acid 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.