Argon (CAS 7440-37-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Argon(0) is a monoatomic argon. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: storage, transport & PESO. Import duty is about 24.49% (tariff item 2804 21 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 | 7440-37-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Ar |
| Also called | Argon-40, Argon, Elemental, KHLADON R 740, INS NO.938 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2804 21 00 |
| Total import duty | about 24.49% |
| 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 2804 21 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 2804 21 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).
- No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
- 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 ₹24,490 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 0.5% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2804 21 00: Argon.
- A lower rate may apply under certain conditions; ask your customs broker.
SafetyCHECK
- Gas under pressure
- Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOCHECK
- A gas under pressure: filling, storing or transporting it in cylinders needs PESO approval, and large storage tanks need a licence under the SMPV(U) Rules.
- Ships as UN 1006 / UN 1951 (Non-Flammable Gas): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Argon
What is the import duty on Argon in India?
The total import duty on Argon is about 24.49% of the import value under tariff item 2804 21 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Argon?
No anti-dumping duty on Argon was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Argon in India?
Argon falls under tariff item 2804 21 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Argon 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 Argon be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Argon is Free.
Does exporting Argon from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Argon hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Gas under pressure. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury.
Is Argon 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). No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.