Benzo[a]pyreneCAS 50-32-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Benzo[a]pyrene is an ortho- and peri-fused polycyclic arene consisting of five fused benzene rings. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 21.24% (tariff item 2902 90 (subheading)). EU CMR classification: Carc. 1B, Muta. 1B, Repr. 1B.
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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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 marketsCHECK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- On the EU REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (carcinogenic; mutagenic; toxic for reproduction; pbt; vpvb), since 20-Jun-2016. EU buyers must pass on safety information for articles containing more than 0.1%, and it may later need an authorisation.
- 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.
- EU: harmonised classification as a carcinogen category 1B, mutagen category 1B, reproductive toxicant category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 601-032-00-3). It may not be sold to the general public in the EU as such or in mixtures above the limit (REACH Annex XVII, entries 28-30), and its use at work must be minimised.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹21,240 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2902 90 00, so its HS subheading is 2902 90.
- India splits subheading 2902 90 into 7 lines: 2902 90 10 (Other › Dipentene); 2902 90 20 (Other › Diphenyl methane); 2902 90 30 (Other › Dodecyclic benzenes (excluding mixed alkylarenes)); 2902 90 40 (Other › Napthalene, pure); 2902 90 50 (Other › Isobutyl benzene); 2902 90 60 (Other › N-propyl benzene); and 1 more.
- Basic customs duty 2.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 21.24%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2902 90 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetySTOP
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- May cause genetic defects
- May cause cancer
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3077 (Class 9): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 50-32-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C20H12 |
| Also called | 3,4-Benzopyrene, benzo[pqr]tetraphene, BENZO(A)PYRENE, 3,4-Benzpyrene |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2902 90 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 21.24% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| EU CMR classification | Carc. 1B, Muta. 1B, Repr. 1B |
Questions about Benzo[a]pyrene
What is the import duty on Benzo[a]pyrene in India?
The total import duty on Benzo[a]pyrene is about 21.24% of the import value under tariff item 2902 90 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Benzo[a]pyrene?
No anti-dumping duty on Benzo[a]pyrene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Benzo[a]pyrene in India?
Benzo[a]pyrene falls under HS subheading 2902 90, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.
Is Benzo[a]pyrene 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 Benzo[a]pyrene from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Benzo[a]pyrene hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Benzo[a]pyrene regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
EU: substance of very high concern. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). On the EU REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (carcinogenic; mutagenic; toxic for reproduction; pbt; vpvb), since 20-Jun-2016. EU buyers must pass on safety information for articles containing more than 0.1%, and it may later need an authorisation.
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