Benzaldehyde (CAS 100-52-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Benzaldehyde is an arenecarbaldehyde that consists of benzene bearing a single formyl substituent; the simplest aromatic aldehyde and parent of the class of benzaldehydes. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2912 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 | 100-52-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C7H6O |
| Also called | Benzoic aldehyde, Phenylmethanal, Benzenecarbonal, Benzenecarboxaldehyde |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2912 21 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 |
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 2912 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 2912 21 00: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- 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.
- A US DEA List I chemical (drug precursor): imports into the US need a DEA import declaration.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 605-012-00-5): Acute Tox. 4. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
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 2912 21 00: Benzaldehyde.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Harmful if inhaled
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1990 (Class 9): 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 Benzaldehyde
What is the import duty on Benzaldehyde in India?
The total import duty on Benzaldehyde is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2912 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 Benzaldehyde?
No anti-dumping duty on Benzaldehyde was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Benzaldehyde in India?
Benzaldehyde falls under tariff item 2912 21 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Benzaldehyde 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 Benzaldehyde be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Benzaldehyde is Free.
Does exporting Benzaldehyde from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Benzaldehyde hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
Is Benzaldehyde regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: DEA listed chemical. 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.