Benzyl Bromide (CAS 100-39-0): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Benzyl bromide is a member of the class of benzyl bromides that is toluene substituted on the alpha-carbon with bromine. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: exporting from India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 (estimate)). SCOMET export-control entry: 6A007.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 100-39-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C7H7Br |
| Also called | (Bromomethyl)benzene, alpha-Bromotoluene, Bromophenylmethane, Benzene, (bromomethyl)- |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2903 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | 6A007 |
| 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 IndiaCHECK
- Listed by name on the SCOMET list under 6A007 (Munitions List). Whether an export licence is needed depends on the entry’s description and the end use; check with DGFT.
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.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 602-057-00-2): Eye Irrit. 2, STOT SE 3, Skin Irrit. 2. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2903, halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons (halogenated hydrocarbon).
- 65 of 74 lines under heading 2903 pay 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.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1737 (Poison Corrosive): 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 Benzyl Bromide
What is the import duty on Benzyl Bromide in India?
The total import duty on Benzyl Bromide is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Benzyl Bromide?
No anti-dumping duty on Benzyl Bromide was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Benzyl Bromide in India?
Benzyl Bromide falls under tariff item 2903 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Benzyl Bromide 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 Benzyl Bromide from India need a licence?
May need an export licence. Listed by name on the SCOMET list under 6A007 (Munitions List). Whether an export licence is needed depends on the entry’s description and the end use; check with DGFT.
Is Benzyl Bromide hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Is Benzyl Bromide 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.
