Bentonite (CAS 1302-78-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
A polymer, natural material or mixture with no single chemical structure. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 10.78% (tariff item 2508 10 10). 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 | 1302-78-9 |
|---|---|
| Tariff item (HS) | 2508 10 10 |
| Total import duty | about 10.78% |
| 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 2508 10 10: 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 2508 10 10: 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).
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹10,780 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 0.5% and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2508 10 10: Other clays (not including expanded clays, crude.
SafetyNO DATA
- No classification does not mean it is safe.
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about Bentonite
What is the import duty on Bentonite in India?
The total import duty on Bentonite is about 10.78% of the import value under tariff item 2508 10 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Bentonite?
No anti-dumping duty on Bentonite was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Bentonite in India?
Bentonite falls under tariff item 2508 10 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Bentonite 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 Bentonite be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Bentonite is Free.
Does exporting Bentonite from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Bentonite hazardous?
No hazard classification found. No classification does not mean it is safe. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Bentonite 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). Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.