alpha-TocopherolCAS 59-02-9 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
(R,R,R)-alpha-tocopherol is an alpha-tocopherol that has R,R,R configuration. 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 2936 28 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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 2936 28 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 2936 28 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.
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 2936 28 00: Vitamin E and its derivatives.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2936 28 00, which is HS subheading 2936 28; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 2,412 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 14.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29362800, “Vitamin e and its derivatives”.
- India exported 1,047 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 43.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29362800, “Vitamin e and its derivatives”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
US patentsOK
- Generic versions can be sold in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 59-02-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C29H50O2 |
| Also called | D-alpha-Tocopherol, 5,7,8-Trimethyltocol, (+)-alpha-Tocopherol, Phytogermine |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2936 28 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 alpha-Tocopherol
What is the import duty on alpha-Tocopherol in India?
The total import duty on alpha-Tocopherol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2936 28 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on alpha-Tocopherol?
No anti-dumping duty on alpha-Tocopherol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of alpha-Tocopherol in India?
alpha-Tocopherol falls under tariff item 2936 28 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is alpha-Tocopherol 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 alpha-Tocopherol be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, alpha-Tocopherol is Free.
Does exporting alpha-Tocopherol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is alpha-Tocopherol hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is alpha-Tocopherol 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.