Butyl Acrylate (CAS 141-32-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Butyl acrylate is an acrylate ester obtained by the formal condensation of the hydroxy group of butan-1-ol with the carboxy group of acrylic acid. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2916 12 10). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.

OK to trade, but watch: rules in India.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number141-32-2
FormulaC7H12O2
Also calledn-Butyl acrylate, Acrylic acid butyl ester, n-Butyl propenoate, 2-Propenoic acid, butyl ester
Tariff item (HS)2916 12 10
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaCHECK

BIS mark needed (Quality Control Order)
  • 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 2916 12 10: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
  • A BIS Quality Control Order covers n-Butyl acrylate (latest notice 9 Jul 2026 (suspended to 31 Jul 2026)): making, importing or selling it needs the BIS mark while the order is in force. Confirm the current status on chemicals.gov.in.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy · BIS Quality Control Orders, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • 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 2916 12 10: Free.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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.
  • 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 607-062-00-3): Flam. Liq. 3, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT SE 3, Skin Irrit. 2, Skin Sens. 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · EU CLP Regulation Annex VI (harmonised classification) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • 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 2916 12 10: Butyl acrylate.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyCHECK

Hazardous: take normal precautions
  • Catches fire easily
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Flammable liquid and vapor
  • Causes skin irritation
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • Harmful if inhaled
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Storage, transport & PESOOK

Flammable liquid: store away from heat and sparks
  • Flash point about 39.4 °C (The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)).
  • It is not a hydrocarbon, so the Petroleum Rules do not class it; storage still follows the state fire service’s rules and the factory licence.
  • Ships as UN 2348 (Flammable Liquid): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Source: UN numbers (CAMEO Chemicals, via PubChem) · PubChem flash point annotations

Price and suppliersOK

About ₹157/kg in India
  • Latest Indian market rate ₹157/kg on 2026-10-22 (up 9% in 7 days).
Source: RasayanXchange market data

Questions about Butyl Acrylate

What is the import duty on Butyl Acrylate in India?

The total import duty on Butyl Acrylate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2916 12 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Butyl Acrylate?

No anti-dumping duty on Butyl Acrylate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Butyl Acrylate in India?

Butyl Acrylate falls under tariff item 2916 12 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Butyl Acrylate restricted or licensed in India?

BIS mark needed (Quality Control Order). 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 Butyl Acrylate be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Butyl Acrylate is Free.

Does exporting Butyl Acrylate from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is Butyl Acrylate hazardous?

Hazardous: take normal precautions. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Flammable liquid and vapor.

Is Butyl Acrylate 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.