Barium Sulfate (CAS 7727-43-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Barium sulfate is a metal sulfate with formula BaO4S. 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 2833 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7727-43-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | BaO4S |
| Also called | Baritop, Barium sulphate, Barosperse, Barotrast |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2833 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| 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.
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.
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).
- No tariff line uses this exact name, so we matched it from its name: tariff item 2833 27 00 (Other sulphates › Of barium), under heading 2833, sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates.
- Basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyOK
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1564 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
US patentsOK
- Generic versions can be sold in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Barium Sulfate
What is the import duty on Barium Sulfate in India?
The total import duty on Barium Sulfate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2833 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Barium Sulfate?
No anti-dumping duty on Barium Sulfate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Barium Sulfate in India?
Barium Sulfate falls under tariff item 2833 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Barium Sulfate 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.
Does exporting Barium Sulfate from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Barium Sulfate hazardous?
Not classified as hazardous. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Barium Sulfate 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.