Amaranth (CAS 915-67-3): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Amaranth is an organic molecular entity. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: import duty. Import duty is about 62.75% (tariff item 1008 21 91). 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 | 915-67-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C20H11N2Na3O10S3 |
| Also called | Acid red 27, Amaranth (dye), Azorubin S, Kayaku Amaranth |
| Tariff item (HS) | 1008 21 91 |
| Total import duty | about 62.75% |
| 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 3204 19 84: 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 3204 19 84: 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.
Import dutyCHECK
- About ₹62,750 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 50%, social welfare surcharge 5% and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 1008 21 91: Amaranth (Amaranthus (L.)).
- Other forms or grades fall under different lines (27.73% total).
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Amaranth
What is the import duty on Amaranth in India?
The total import duty on Amaranth is about 62.75% of the import value under tariff item 1008 21 91, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Amaranth?
No anti-dumping duty on Amaranth was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Amaranth in India?
Amaranth falls under tariff item 1008 21 91 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Amaranth 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 Amaranth be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Amaranth is Free.
Does exporting Amaranth from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Amaranth hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Is Amaranth 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.